Cathy was able to come for a quick trip. With only a week, we managed to see quite a bit despite the fact that the kids had school. Alfonso finally got to take some time off work so we let him tag a long as well.
We took our first family trip to Kilkenney (Alfonso had stopped before with Jason). The castle has an interesting history of the old towers being modernized and expanded over time, falling into ruins and then being restored. The grounds are free of charge and gorgeous.
We didn't have time for the trek over to Cliffs of Moher. So I googled seaside trails near Dublin and we ended up on a stunning hike in Howth. (I don't know what we would do without the internet.) The sun was even kind enough to grace us with its presence for most of the day.
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| In Howth, after a tasty lunch at the pub |
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| The port in Howth |
Alejandro had his science fair presentation. I think he was only glad we showed up so he could add to his tally of how many times he gave his presentation.
With the kids being in school most of her visit, we didn't have time to wander very far. It is surprising what we could manage to see between 9 and 2:30. We hit the usual, nearby spots but somehow never made it across the street to explore St. Finian's Church.
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| Glendalough |
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| Wicklow Mountains |
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| Oughterard |
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| Foggy day at Castletown |
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| The Long Room Library at Trinity College |
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In Dublin's fair city, where girls are so pretty,
I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone. |
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