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8th April 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Fab holidat!
You lucky ducks to have experienced the book of Kells and Trinity College Library. I love illustrated manuscripts and was dying to see this classic, but there were long lines when I was there in one summer; since I'm allergic to lines, I missed it. How wise to visit in March--your whole holiday sounded like a dream--an anniversary to remember!
From Blog: Songs, Suds and Authors
8th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fab time
Indeed it was a nearly perfect trip. No complaints. I can understand being allergic to long lines. March is really a good time to visit. I'm glad we came when we did. No lines for anything.
From Blog: Songs, Suds and Authors
8th April 2014
Trinity Library

auspicious
Michelle Duer

Awww, we miss you guys. This sounds like a very fun trip: "pub, pub, church, pub, pub (there are always two or three pubs outside each church) castle, pub, pub, library, pub, pub, nap. Pub, pub, chocolate shop, pub, pub literary pub crawl, pub, pub, story telling." Great photo btw. Love the idea of a literary pub crawl. ;)
From Blog: Songs, Suds and Authors
8th April 2014
Trinity Library

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ireland
It was all we wanted it to be and more! Found several Irish beers that I like so all is good. The literary pub crawl and the story telling were a lot of fun.
From Blog: Songs, Suds and Authors
8th April 2014

Sheila Walsh
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Wow!
What a whirlwind tour! You have just the right spirit to get the best of Ireland, despite the liquid sunshine. I'm so glad it went so well for you. Yes, the daffodils in March/April are fantastic. Ever onward! Sheila
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
8th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Touring Ireland
We enjoyed our month in Ireland and needed two but you take what you can get. We feel like we got a good look around. We had fun and talked to many wonderful people.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
6th April 2014

Phyllis Villec
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Ireland to Dingle
In 1997 we spent two weeks in Ireland, as I mentioned before. So glad you got to the Dingle Peninsula, as we also found it fascinating--such a cliff and what an enjoyable "downtown." Your descriptions are great. Also remember Kilkenny Castle. We found Cork kind of dark but loved a stay in Bantry, on Bantry Bay, in a handsome Baroque castle with a modern wing, extensive gardens. Hope you are writing a book, MJ.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
6th April 2014

michael
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Nice
Looks like you're having a great time exploring the rugged isle! I haven't been to Dingle since I learned the term 'free range' eggs at a youth hostel there with my sister...we collected the eggs on the lawn because the sign said 'free range' ...we assumed they were free; at least until the warden caught us making an omelet in the kitchen and charged us :-)
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6th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Free range eggs
Your stories always make me laugh. The logic of children can be entertaining but it made sense. Good to hear from you.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
5th April 2014

Sonja Massey
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Ireland
MJ and Dave….as always I have enjoyed your blogs from Ireland. We've not been there and you make it sound very inviting. We now have it on our "list". We just got back from 3 weeks in Nepal and Bhutan. I think I remember you being in Nepal on your around the world trip but I don't remember whether you went to Bhutan. We had a great time in both countries but have to give Bhutan the prize. I won't go into any detail if you have been there. Let me know. Sonja
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5th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ireland
I'm glad Ireland has now made it to the list. It has a great deal to offer and we love the music. Friendly people and love the pub atmosphere. Lots of history here. Yes we loved Bhutan! Let's compare notes soon.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
5th April 2014
The gang at Oscar Madison's in Kinsale

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

A likely lot
Carousing...cruising...coasting...crooning...castling...and cavorting...someone's gotta do it...no better place than Ireland...where partying hard is a way of life.
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5th April 2014
The gang at Oscar Madison's in Kinsale

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Making friends
You have described it well. Some in Ireland have taken drinking to an art form. One of these fellows told us when I'm off the beers I'm off the beers, but when I'm on the beers I'm really on the beers. We met him at 2pm in the pub. Guess he's on the beers for now. The gentleman in the middle was the mayor of Kinsale in 2002. All of these guys were interesting.
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5th April 2014

Marsha
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Ireland
What a lovely adventure you are having! Enjoy your remaining days there. I am certainly enjoying it! :-)
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5th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Enjoying Ireland
Our time here is growing short but we will enjoy each moment. Today we head back to Dublin. Tonight we are going to a literary pub crawl. Should be a lot of fun.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
4th April 2014

michelleandkev
Michelle & Kevin Cavanagh

Lakes House Killarney
When I was researching for my book about an Australian - Frederick Stobo Phillips - who died in the Somme in the First World War we stayed in the Lakes House, Killarney. We did so because 'Fred' had stayed there while on 10 days leave during the war as did many soldiers during their leave time. The thought of having to go back to the carnage of the battlefields after a few days amongst the peace, quiet and sheer beauty of the area is beyond imagination. Such a magestic part of the world!
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4th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Killarney
A majestic part of the world indeed. Thank you for following along.
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4th April 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Magic everywhere!
How lovely to be guided in your travels partly by the storyteller and the Travel Camel--great to be out of the book. And your evening with the locals at Dalton's sounds like a slice of true magic, as does the amount of sun you've had. May the luck of the Irish continue with you!
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
4th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Magic everywhere
We have been truly happy about the sun burst. Often it seems like it is a drizzly day until there is something we wanted to do or see and all of a sudden it clears up and the sun comes out. We do feel the luck of the Irish has been shining on us.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
4th April 2014

auspicious
Michelle Duer

Since it's so terribly cold and you guys have done your fair share of scenic drives, I think more (warmer) pub stops are in order. Cheers! ;)
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
4th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Pubs stops
Indeed the pubs are warm and we'll have a few more stops in them before we exit this lovely country. The past few days have been much warmer.....no complaints about that.
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4th April 2014

mildred
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Yes there is lots of country side. I enjoyed seeing and reading all . You are two very lucky people
Keep on traveling and I will keep watching. Love Mildred
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4th April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ireland
Mildred, we feel fortunate and will continue to travel. So happy you are following along! Wish you were here.
From Blog: Irish.....Song, Seafood and Scenery
2nd April 2014

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Michelle Duer

What gorgeous colors in the countryside once that sun poked out! It sounds like you guys are having lovely travels and, as for the fire in the fireplace, it must have been that much more enjoyable after all the effort put in, hehe. ;) We miss you and thank you for the postcard!!
From Blog: Irish Cottages, Countryside & Castles
2nd April 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The beauties of Ireland
We are having a grand time. Sun and rain, it comes and goes. We are flexible. We were happy when the fire was going strong.
From Blog: Irish Cottages, Countryside & Castles

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Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info
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