On the Road and No Time To Write

We've been very, very bad about updating the blog this time around...there's just so much to see and do in Ireland that we've been too tired to post anything. It's day 7 of our 9 day trip and we've had a lovely time. The weather has been in the upper 80's our entire stay!!! Now this would be fine except that I didn't bring much warm weather clothing. The Irish have even said this is unusual for Ireland...we can thank global warming :/ Regardless, the cloudless, blue, sunshine skies have allowed us to really see the beauty of this country. The rolling green hills, the green valleys, the green woodlands...they weren't kidding when they nicknamed this place the Emerald Isle!  We've driven from Dublin to Donegal (in the north) to Galway (in the west) and currently, we are in Killarney (farther south). Driving has been easy, except for the times that our Garmin sent us on tiny country roads in an attempt "make better time"....personally, I think she's trying to kill us! Whatever the case, we were given the opportunity to see some authentic Irish villages and farms. Everyone has been quite friendly and despite having a reputation for bland food, I've had some amazing meals whilst here. Yes, I've had my fair share of fish and chips but I've also relished in having mussels alnd seafood chowder almost every night! Joe tried a Boxty (a traditional Irish potato pancake stuffed with chicken and veggies in a tarragon cream sauce) last night at Bricin in Killarney which he enjoyed but the Irish menu has developed quite extensively to include more international influences. I haven't yet had my Guinness but I promise to tip a pint before I leave

--Christine