Mr. Pickles goes to Ireland

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So, home safe and sound, with bags intact. My internal clock, not so much! Fighting jet lag and sorting through my photos, slowly!

The day I was leaving I decided I needed a traveling companion; since Jill the Duck was unavailable for this trip. So looking around my car and my collection of animals (once referred to as my zoo) my eyes landed on The Bull (said in an ominous voice), who instantly was named Mr. Pickles. Really, really long story why that name fits so well, but suffice to say Mr. Pickles stuck.

SO, while I don't have time to sort through all the photos, I've put together a quick album for Mr. Pickles. Not only did he make a great traveling companion, but he also helped to break the ice in the group, and once he came out, everyone got more animated and had suggestions on when to pull him out for great photo ops. See, stuffed animals really do make the best of friends!

Simply click on the first photo on the right to scroll through the rest, and enjoy Mr. Pickles highlights of Ireland!

Nighty night my dear agents..... I promise to finish this blog soon:-)

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Photos

Guiness2
Enjoying the first pint of cold, tasty Guinness at the pub with a beautiful view of the city. Jet Lag be gone!

Bus Maurice
Mr. Pickles getting friendly with Maurice from Australia.

Driving
Shhh, Don't Tell Kevin! Mr. Pickles learning to drive the bus

Mayor Chair Derry
Mr. Pickles playing Mayor in the City Hall of Londonderry/Derry.

Adare Town
Strolling through "Central Park" in the quaint town of Adare

Front Seat
Mr. Pickles getting comfortable during his turn of the front seat.

Belfast Cathedral
Belfast Cathedral visit

Giant's Causeway
Mr. Pickles exploring the unique rock hexagonal formations at the UNESCO Site: The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.

Bull China Shop
Mr. Pickles, visiting the Belleek Pottery Gift Shop. Like a Bull in a China Shop (*snort*)

Grianan Aileach View
Enjoying the magnificent views during our optional tour of the Inishowen Peninsula, at the Grianan Aileach Circular Stone Fort

Grianen Aileach
Checking out the stones of the fort which was the Royal seat of the O'Neill clan.

Inishowen Peninsula
Soaking in the sunshine and the incredible views of the Northern most tip of Ireland, the Inishowen Peninsula

Killarney NP
Killarney National Park was definitely one of Mr. Pickles favourite afternoons, bike riding around with me! (I did all the work of course)

Kylemore Abbey
Simply spectacular building in an incredibly beautiful setting, and blessed with some sunshine at the Kylemore Abbey.

Meet Puppy
Making new friends along the way (and getting nipped in the nose too!)

ring of Kerry
Sunny skies mixed with stormy weather rolling in on the Ring of Kerry, made for very dramatic settings.

Ulster American Park
Chilling out on the porch of the 19th century cabins at the Ulster American Folk Park.

waterville
Once again enjoying a wonderful beach during our lunch visit to Waterville, along the Ring of Kerry

Stud Farm
Relaxing and finding internal peace during a stroll through the Japanese Gardens at the National Stud Farm.