Ireland Day Fifteen

We woke up early again and had all of our things packed and ready to go. We headed off to Dingle right off the bat. The drive was the best part for sure. We drove through this what they call mountain pass and I would call it more of a hill with a windy road on the side. It was called Conner Pass. It was indescribable. The rolling hills with the lush green colors and soft rolling mist. It was like being in a movie. The air there smells and feels so crisp and clean. It is so fresh! We even had cows circle our car as they were being lead down the road by their farmer on his bicycle. We saw waterfalls and grotto's just hanging out on the side of the road every ten feet I swear. Another thing about Ireland is there are castles everywhere, they are as common as McDonalds in the U.S. and I am not exaggerating.
We made it to Dingle and took the opportunity to walk around all the little shops and enjoy the ambience of a really cute little town. It was a little overcast and spit every now and then but I expected nothing less. We bought some great finds and had lunch at a really sweet little cafe. I had lovely peppermint tea and everyone else enjoyed a delicious lunch. We shopped a little more and walked around the streets. I bought some fresh seafood chowder and had that for lunch. So good! We finally decided it was time to leave and literally sped the whole way back to get the car turned in on time. Which we were late but they let it slide. We boarded our flight and were on our way home. Never to forget our lovely Ireland getaway! I will always have a special place in my heart for the beauty and charm that is Ireland!

Ireland Day Fourteen Photos

Our hotel!

My Traditional Irish Dinner!

Beemer ness!

Becky Peeing!

Cliffs of Mohr

Giant Ding Dong!

London Day Fourteen

Today we got up early so we could get the most out of Ireland as possible. We headed over to the Cliffs of Mohr first. It was really beautiful. I was astounded at how pretty it was. I loved it. There is a 600 foot drop from the top to the bottom. The water was the prettiest color of teal ever. We were a little cold but it was worth it. We decided to tread off the beaten path even though it was a little bit illegal…and I am not going to lie the thrill of being put in a foreign prison made me feel a little bit awesome! Let me just say it was totally worth it. The best photos were from over there! We headed back at the perfect time because it started to rain and rain in Ireland is not the slightest of rain!

I purchased some great Irish souvenirs and we headed back in our luxury sedan and went toward the promised land of Tralee. Where we were staying.On our way we saw wind mills which is way cooler than seeing windmills in Utah. Then Becky decided she needed to pee on the side of the road and hold on to the side of the car at the same time...don't worry it was the 5th time that day! Ha ha she is always an adventure!

We finally arrived in Tralee and enjoyed our lovely room for a bit before we headed out on foot to go eat in a pub. I had the traditional Irish stew with boiled potatoes and steamed vegetables on the side. SO GOOD! Tralee is really pretty and the colors of green here don't exist in the rest of the world. It is so pretty!

We ended our night by having girly chat time till way too late and going to bed!

London Day Thirteen Photos

Irish castles at night!

Becky and I at Eddie Rockets!

Funniest kebab shop ever!

Our Hotel

Our BMW

On our way!

She said the back of her hair needed more volume...especially in the middle of the train

London Day Thirteen

Today I just basically packed and ran errands because today I was going to IRELAND! I was so excited to go with Susie, Terri, Josie, and Becky. I had a little trouble with my boarding pass and had to pay 40 pounds for them to print it for me…stupid English. Rude. I almost didn’t make it through security as the freaking attendant was the slowest person on earth..No lie. But we made it! We got our rental car and what was it you ask? On no worries it was a freaking BMW! Oh man could I be more happy right now…Becky actually climbed up on the car and posed like a little vixen for our photos! Ha ha classic. We took off for a drive to our hotel that turned into a two hour period of being lost. We finally made it no thanks to the idiot that gave us bad directions jus to be mean. Our hotel ps is freaking swank. I forgot to take pictures but it rocked…fancy and modern and clean…so choice!

We went for dinner at none other than Eddie Rockets which I am sure is a knock off of Johnny rockets in the states…it was totally fifties diner themed. Very good malts though!

We called it a night by listening to our friend Becky tell us a very funny story of her dating life and having many incomplete sentences. Limerick which is where we are staying is beautiful and I am in love with the beauty of the landscape. Can’t wait for tomorrow!

London Day Twelve Photos

The proper necessities for a train ride...cupcakes, water, and a sketchbook!

Twisted Spire

Haddon Hall...where the filmed Princess Bride

Chatsworth!

We are the muses goddesses of the arts...and proclaimers of heroes!

My favorite photo of Kylee!

London Day Twelve

Today I got up and showered in hot water. I almost forgot what that was like. Sweet steamy goodness. I got ready in what I thought was good time and found out later that I was running late and literally ran across South Kensington to make it to the tube station to meet our group. We went through the hassle of changing trains and then say for two hours. We made it to Chesterfield. What’s in Chesterfield you ask? Haddon Hall and Chatsworth. We took a bus driven by a man who had blue tinted glass in his spectacles. It was distracting I did not listen to a thing he said because I could not stop staring at his glasses. He was Neat. To keep ourselves awake Kylee and I played would you rather for like the entire day. Let me tell you, when you are tired and bored….that game is the funniest thing ever. We came up with some pretty interesting things. Oh yeah! Kylee also seems to think its funny to make fun of me because I apparently say Oh Yeah with a bit of a Minnesota ish accent and do it more frequently when I am trying to stay awake in something boring. Like a tour. Stupid observant people. My favorite Kylee Quote today was when I said how are you doing and she replied with: mmmmmmhhhhaaaawwwuh. Yes no nonsense noise with a moaning flavor. She is lovely and single by the way! Ha ha. Haddon hall was very interesting it is probably the oldest house I have been in thus far. It is originating from the 1300’s. We were able to see a lot of the original furniture and architecture. And I learned that even if it has been 700 years since you had a floor that everyone pooped and peed on it still stink 700 years later. So clean your messes up immediately or your house will forever stink. We saw where Princess Buttercup was announced by Humperdinck….because Princess Bride was filmed there. That is neat. They have a set of stairs that were cut out of one tree trunk and root and are still in circular form. It was so cool. The grounds were really pretty and the best part was by far the glass in the windows. It was all in the shape of diamonds and had a wave to the whole window. Windows and Windows of it were wavy and some were a slight yellow or gold color. It was really pretty and gave a gorgeous little detailing to the dark Tudor Style Halls.

We clambered back on the bus after taking a few ANTM shots. We took off for the country. Chatsworth here we come. We pulled up and I must say it is much bigger than I thought it was. It is huge really. We started out in the gardens exploring the trails and doing the sweet a maze. That was not as good as the one at Blenheim. Then we walked aback along the a serpentine hedge and to the top of a grotto look out . the property is quite beautiful. We walked over the forever long fountain that goes down an entire hill and over to the sensory garden. Very pretty. Lots of green leafy things. We decided to have lunch in the restaurant and I had a fabulous lemon custard desert with berries on top…..foodgasmic for sure.

We toured the house and learned all about the previous dukes that had owned and operated it. Including the famous one that the movie the Duchess is based off of. Very cool. The current Duke and Duchess are working hard at renovating the parts of it that are in need of repair and it will soon be the shining palace it once was. We called it a day around 5 and headed back on the train..The train is quickly becoming our favorite place to sleep. Hence the photo of my favorite Kylee making my favorite face!