Back in Ireland. And that means surrounded by the lush green, quite a bit of rain, afternoon tea with scones, the best cooked lamb by mother-in-law, a good book followed by sipping Guinness, Kilkenny, Smithwick’s or Harp and a bit of Irish music… what a beautiful relaxed vacation. Surrounded by Irish family.
Cottage love.
Ireland, the green fabulous island.
Hubby finding old & new cooking books (there will be loads of soda bread back home…). I am gifted by granny’s old china made in England and hand painted – wow, loving it. All boxed up and on the way back to Germany. Whoever visits us next, cake & coffee will be served royally!
Listening to Irish radio (and not understanding a word!).
Irish summer can also mean quite a bit of rain and cool temperatures (which is actually not so bad after the heat in Germany). And hey, there must be a reason why this country is so amazing & green, right!
Getting spoilt by the family: Irish breakfast(s), lamb shoulder, beef roasts, carrot & parsnips, fresh garden tomatoes & lettuce, home made lasagne, steaks… and sometimes it just had to be a fish & chip or Indian take away.
That’s also Ireland: you are either hot or cold. Sometimes both within minutes.
Happy 70th birthday, so good to see you and share this special occasion! The main reason why we came here.
Atlantic Ocean near Wicklow: wild, wet, rough & just amazing (you wouldn’t get that on a sunny day!).
…and the next day…
Cruising through the Wicklow mountains all the way to beautiful Glendalough. Tucked away amid deep forests and surrounded by rolling hills. This misty glen is a truly magical place.
Tea time!
We had an amazing time. Thanks for hosting & spoiling us – as always. The van is packed with many goodies (sauces, vinegar, mint jelly, lemon curd, Guiness, short bread, galaxy chocolates, local crisps…). Now back on the road returning to Germany via Wales, England, France, Belgium & the Netherlands.
Taking a little souvenir back with me: a swollen arm from a bee sting. Ouch!
Slan slan! Bye bye!
Stuttgart547 