Ancient bridge in Killarney
"Our trip exceeded all of our high expectations. We started in Dublin and worked our way to Galway, experiencing all that Ireland has to offer. We encountered both beautiful sights and wonderful people as we traversed the country from east to west, and even found time to stop at a sheep farm! From The Clarence Hotel in Dublin to the G Hotel in Galway, our accommodation was nothing less than spectacular. It's not a question of if we will go back to Ireland, but when..."
- A.O. Stockholm, SWE
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Ireland
The Emerald Isle may present a familiar face to most travellers: a recognizable language, friendly locals and food and drink that can be found at home. In truth, Ireland is as unique and astounding as any European country.
Deeply rooted Gaelic traditions, untouched landscapes that span from pastoral to coastal to mountainous within a few miles' drive, and overwhelmingly charming people who may just be the friendliest hosts in the world.
And in case you're wondering, a pint of Guinness does indeed taste better in Ireland.
A postcard from Ireland...
I can't believe this is our last week in Ireland.
Yes, we've had typically Irish summer weather -- misty rain and only a small dose of sunshine -- but that hasn't dampened the mood. In fact, we've had the time of our lives.
In Dublin, our guide was a real character. He took us on a walking tour one day and then a trip to Dún Laoghaire the next, to show us the stunning coastline that lies not far from the big city.
There's a genuine warmth to the people here. As we drove south along the coast to County Cork, we stopped at a tiny pub for a quick stop and ended up staying for a couple of hours. The locals heard our non-Irish accents and engaged us in conversation as if we were their long lost cousins.
One of our most memorable moments so far was a stop at a sheep farm along the Ring of Kerry. John and Anne, the owners, invited us in for a cup of tea. They introduced us to their newly born sheep dog pups and let us bottle feed some lambs.
Afterwards, we hiked along their expansive property. I took more than 50 photos of the views alone: hills and valleys that stretch for miles and miles, a sparking lake, and of course bleeting sheep at every turn.
Tomorrow we drive north to Connemara, where we've rented a cottage that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. We're told the salmon fishing is excellent there.
Let us know if you hope to have a day where your longest traffic delay is caused by a meandering herd of sheep.
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