First stop Dublin. Even more character than Edinburgh, not as pretty but more charming than Paris and friendlier than even London I think Dublin has been our favorite capital city so far. The book of Kells and library in trinity college were fascinating. Temple bar area was lively and joyous. Good times!
Second stop Galway. Devondell B&B was like staying at your favourite grandmothers place. Berna, our host, was funny and generous and looked after us so well. The town of Galway seemed small and quiet at first until we wandered around after our dinner. So many people out and about! In the pubs or browsing in the shops but most were gawking at and cheering on the street performers like we ended up doing. More good times!
Third and final stop, Kilkenny. The ancestral Grace homeland. 'Twas an odd feeling to look around the cemetery at Tullaroan and see your own name on the headstones. So many fantastic and memorable moments in Kilkenny. Traditional Irish music and storytelling live at Kyteler's inn plus the best Irish stew and a pint o' Derry to wash it all down. The friendliest hosts and the nicest farm to stay at, dare I say it, better than the castle!!! We even got to help feed all the animals! The calves were cute but there is nothing cuter than the baby goat that just wanted cuddles!!! The best times!!!
Something we've found ourselves saying a lot over these travels we were repeating once more. "Why aren't we staying here longer?!?!?!"
why did we not stay there longer?
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