Ireland 2005 |
Jeff's Relatives |
In the church yard |
in Kilfenorra |
County Clare |
lovely green hills |
celtic crosses |
local legends |
the beginning of the burren |
At Lisdoon Varna |
Lyn at the pass |
stunning views |
toward the sea |
lyn & jeff |
and some cows |
at the edge of the Burren |
above the town |
and farm houses |
of Bally Vaughn |
The sea road |
from Blackhead |
towards Doolin |
The green & Grey |
of the Burren |
Cliffs near Doolin Town |
lovely |
to see |
a lone tower |
The Cliffs of Moher |
stunning |
gorgeous |
the watch tower |
it's a long way down! |
A pub in Ennis |
Another relative |
Bunratty Castle |
Banquet Hall |
some entertainment |
castle decor |
minstrels |
singers |
& percussion |
On our way again |
to the Dingle Peninsula |
Starting at Blennerville |
Going up the hill |
to Connor Pass |
You can see |
both sides |
of the peninsula |
from here |
just gorgeous |
going back down |
past the dog trials |
to Dingle Town |
Gota on a rope |
and me |
at a Celtic Museum |
on the road |
to Slea Head |
at the end |
of the peninsula |
so green |
and lovely |
and rugged |
Back in Dingle Town |
where the dolphin Funghi lives |
a little snack |
Waterford Crystal Factory |
in Waterford |
We took the tour |
saw how blown glass |
gets shaped |
then cut |
and cut |
and cut |
to get its form |
then sanded |
and polished |
Kilkenny Castle |
I made it |
once owned by the Butler family |
who left at Irish Independance |
and sold the castle |
to Kilkenny Town |
for 50 pounds |
lovely castle gardens |
off for some tea and scones now |
In Dublin |
Trinity College |
off to see the Book of Kells |
Jameson's Distillery |
and bar |
for the whiskey tour |
I was selected as a taster |
hmmmm..... |
good stuff! |
about Jamesons |
some history |
Met with Amanda |
at the Bell |
a fabulous trip! |