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| Rose in our livery, Terry's Taxi, to Newark |
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| Mom and I just after security processing in Terminal C |
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| In the airport diner for a bite of dinner |
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| Newark airport's Garden State diner |
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| Mom's dinner: apple pastry with ice cream |
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| Continental's President's Club lounge |
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| Mother and daughter inflight |
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| Early morning in Shannon |
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| Baggage Claim |
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| Rose patiently waiting in the brisk morning air while I search for our car |
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| Rose |
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| Rosie |
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| Finally found the rental... here I come to get the girls |
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| Our Kia Rio's 'boot' wasn't that big |
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| Fussing with my Garmin - my travel brain |
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| Leaving Shannon heading towards Blarney via Limerick |
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| Yes, I'm still driving |
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| Drive by of Bunratty Castle |
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| Mom and I in Blarney Castle Hotel |
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| I'm in heaven! Tradional Irish breakfast |
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| Toast... all from the Lemon Tree restaurant in Blarney Castle Hotel |
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| Rosie just outside entrance to Blarney Castle |
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| Rosie and I on the grounds of Blarney |
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| Blarney Castle in the background |
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| No, not the leaning tower of Pisa |
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| Coming up the walk at the base of Blarney |
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| If you weren't quite sure of which castle you'd visited... |
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| Part of the 100 step spiral stone staircase up Blarney |
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| A view looking down the spiral and of the substantial rope hand grip |
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| Emerging on top looking towards the Blarney Stone |
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| Stable area near castle converted to a little tea/refreshment shop |
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| A Gypsy covered wagon in the stable area |
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| Just enjoying the day at Blarney |
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| Beautiful flowers all 'round Blarney |
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| Some quality time in the Blarney church |
I was reading the blog trying to imagine how everything looked. Even more beautiful than I pictured. Thanks for the photos! Cant wait to see the two of you and Rose kissing the stone
ReplyDeleteNice hat Dad, and you all look great out there. Must be the clean air and greenery that makes the photos soo good :)
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