Ireland

Missy, Geoff (minus Philip due to the usual visa issues) and I headed off to Dublin for the weekend of the 4-6th August to visit Kyle. Kyle had prepared some devine nibbles and roast pork for Friday night's dinner. Then it was off into town to some of the local hotspots for some Irish Cider.

The next day we spent exploring the city of Dublin the highlight being the Guiness Factory. I am pleased to say I finished my first (and most likely last!) pint of guiness at the top bar. The annual Edinburgh Busking Festival was on so we spent the afternoon watching world class buskers which was great entertainment. That night we went to a typical Irish Pub and had 'Irish Stew' served with soda bread - absolutely devine!

Four finished Guiness pints at the Guiness Factory!!

Busking Festival

On Sunday we went on a bus trip to Glendaloch and Kilkenny. Glendaloch had a whole lot of ruins/forest/lakes. True to Irish form the weather was misty and drizzly which added to the charm. Then it was off to Kilkenny a cute little town where we wandered around for the day. Then it was back on the plane to London.

Kilkenny

Forest in Glendaloch