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Just back from Ireland

8 years ago

I went to Ireland with DD and DSIL, 3 Grands and DSIL's parents. We rented a house on the Ring of Kerry. The weather was all over the place, rainy, windy, calm, sunny. We had a great time though. We visited with my first husband's family or at least the ones who were there. Some cousins were arrived the day we left. Maybe next time.

Here's a link to my picture if anyone is interested.

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Fun2BHere
8 years ago
Thank you for sharing pictures of your trip. I haven't seen all of them yet, but I'm loving the cute little girl and all of the fairy houses.
socks
8 years ago
What a fantastic trip!! I'll take a look at the pix later today. Thank you for sharing.
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chisue
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I love your mermaid-in-pink, the horses, and your photos of the seaside and dark clouds. That's one ambitious sand 'town'! Everyone seems to be having a lovely time.

Where are you in the last several photos -- all bundled up inside a manor house? (Close quarters in that canopy bed against the cold wall!)
glenda_al
8 years ago
Linda, I am glad you had another great trip to Ireland!
susanjf_gw
8 years ago
thank you! all you travelers are my armchair traveling, lol...
katlan
8 years ago
Oh I'm sooooo jealous. I would love to go to Ireland and Scotland someday. Maybe.......I'm glad you had a wonderful time and thank you for sharing your pics. They are great.
bee0hio
8 years ago
Looks like a wonderful trip! How long were you there?

We did a tour of Ireland last summer with Road Scholar. I absolutely love Ireland! I enjoyed your pics...TFS.
socks
8 years ago
Love all those little "gnomey" houses! Also all the rock-work walls and structures; they must be hundreds of years old. Wonderful shots, thank you so much. Looks like the kids enjoyed the water, so I assume it wasn't too cold. You had a trip of a lifetime and got to enjoy it with family. It doesn't get any better than than that!
sjerin
8 years ago
Lovely pictures! Looks like you had a really good time! Maybe I'll see Ireland one day since I suppose I have relatives there.
Yayagal
8 years ago
Wonderful photos and I loved all the leprachaun houses
User
8 years ago
Hi Lindyluwho, do you mind if I add your picture to "Our Photos"

I don't think I have one of you. Thanks!
lindyluwho
Original Author
8 years ago
Sure, JoAnn, that would be fine.

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