Tom suggested we drive to Loch (Lake) Etive on our way from Glasgow to Inverness. It is at the end of a single tract road. He promises it will be worth it. We decide to go and add 90 minute detour to the 4 hour drive to the Isle of Skye. Continue reading Glen Etive and The Dalness Lodge
Category Archives: 2018 Summer Travels
Photographing the Mural Trail in Glasgow
In 2014, the City Centre Mural Trail was officially launched to promote the growing portfolio of murals adorning buildings within Glasgow. The murals showcase a diverse range of talent and styles and are recognized as unique pieces of art in their own right. The sheer sizes of some of the murals, some several stories high, were overwhelming. Continue reading Photographing the Mural Trail in Glasgow
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Glasgow
We stopped overnight in Belfast to see the Titanic Museum and are up early to drive to the airport to catch our flight to Glasgow Scotland. I thought we were going to the international airport. Who knew Belfast has two airports? Continue reading Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Glasgow
The Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher will prepare you for the Antrim Coast. The Wild Atlantic Way has long been known for its rugged coastline, natural wonders, long sandy beaches, historic buildings and spectacular mountains and cliffs. The Lodge in Coleraine Northern Ireland, would be our base. Continue reading The Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland
Going Down Anyone? – Cliffs of Moher
We have left Killarney and are on our way to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher. Generally visitors to the cliffs are decked out in rain gear, water repellant boots, umbrellas, etc. and the clouds and haze will actually hide the cliffs from view. Not today. Sandals and sundresses are the attire of the day. Continue reading Going Down Anyone? – Cliffs of Moher
Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
We are on Iveragh, the larger of County Kerry’s two great peninsulas in south-western Ireland. Killarney is our base before our drive around the Ring of Kerry. I am so ambitious; I think we can cover the 179 kilometer circular route in a day. I never could judge distances on a map. Well, we are going to give it our best. Continue reading Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
Discovering Roundabouts On the Way to Kilkenny and the Castle
Roundabout: A traffic circle, road circle, rotary, rotunda or island – a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island. Whew! Continue reading Discovering Roundabouts On the Way to Kilkenny and the Castle
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride to Kilkenny
If soccer is a BIG sport here, then driving is the KING of sports. Anyone can play as long as you have wheels. Dublin is a walking city and we’ve been on our feet for a week. Off we go to the airport on our last morning to pick up a sleek, midnight blue VW Passat for our road trip. Continue reading Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride to Kilkenny
Yes, It’s Still Hot!
The gulls’ cries are ringing in our ears when we meet Darren McLoughlin, a local photographer, at 6 a.m. The three of us will cover as much of the city as our legs will allow. The 96 degree weather is the talk of a town. Everywhere you look there are sunburned faces, necks, legs, backs and arms. Continue reading Yes, It’s Still Hot!
Dublin A Love Affair with Food
We wake at 4:30 a.m. to make our Air Portugal flight to Dublin. It was delayed so we miss our connection in London. We get re-booked and arrive in Dublin 5 hours later than planned. The silver lining in arriving late was an unexpected encounter with Rita and Dennis at The Pig’s Ear. But I digress. Continue reading Dublin A Love Affair with Food