Tag Archives: summer vacation

Where The Streets Have No Name

Posted on July 9, 2013 by isherri

Today marked the end of my road trip. I returned the plucky little Ka that carried me so far. 1,614 kilometers altogether. I made the drive from Belfast to Dublin in record time, turned in my car and caught the … Continue reading →

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There Are No Strangers Here…

Posted on July 7, 2013 by isherri

Hello friends! My trip around Ireland has nearly come full circle, but I managed to squeeze in a bit more adventure first! I decided to take a scenic route to Belfast and drove up through Sligo towards Ballyshannon. That route … Continue reading →

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Getting Schooled in Sligo

Posted on July 6, 2013 by isherri

Sligo, Ireland is a veritable treasure trove of super smart tour guides. Today’s journey was perfectly timed to take advantage of their astounding stories. I got an early start but it came to a screeching halt when I nearly drove … Continue reading →

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Inconceivable

Posted on July 6, 2013 by isherri

The Cliffs of Moher were first on tap today. It was hard to get an early start after dancing most of the night with Ian and Mick at the Fire in Cairo concert. Fire in Cairo is the Cure tribute … Continue reading →

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There Once Was A Girl On Vacation

Posted on July 4, 2013 by isherri

The first part of my day was a short trip to heaven. I left Dingle and headed west. The sun was peeking in and out of clouds as I drove through the twisting coastal roads. I got behind a big tour … Continue reading →

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Words Fail Me

Posted on July 4, 2013 by isherri

West of Dingle is a bit of heaven. I have no words. Only pictures. Enjoy! p

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Pub Fun

Posted on July 4, 2013 by isherri

I wondered why I haven’t found any tea shops but there are pubs on every corner. Now I know! Last night I was feeling so much better, I decided to have dinner in the pub and timed it so I … Continue reading →

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Dingle All the Way

Posted on July 4, 2013 by isherri

I enjoyed a long, restful night, tucked away in my cozy little attic nook. When I finally went down for breakfast, hoping to get an early start, I discovered someone had blocked me in and I had to sit around … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Comes Alive

Posted on July 2, 2013 by isherri

Slept in today and it made me feel better but totally forced me to adjust my plans. After another lovely full Irish breakfast, I hopped in the car and set out for Waterford. Although it wasn’t on my original itinerary, … Continue reading →

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A Day in Dublin

Posted on June 30, 2013 by isherri

A full Irish breakfast at the Hilton found me ready to tackle the Irish public transportation system and navigate my way to the next hotel. The Conrad Hilton is located just across from The National Concert Hall and just down … Continue reading →

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