Europe Jul 2017 – T-119 – pre-departure

Europe – July 2017 T-124 – pre-departure Sunday 26th March And so it begins. Since we arrived here in Melbourne, Australia some seven years ago, we’ve not yet – as a family – been back to Europe to visit friends and family. It has been far too long. Having...

Limerick Aug 2008 – Day 6 – Knoppogh Castle

Limerick, Ireland – August 2008 Day 6 – Knoppogh Castle Friday 8th August I collected Darren, Nyree, Jasmin & Tony from the airport this morning. Let’s hope their first impressions of the Emerald Isle aren’t confined to the layout of the local shopping...
Limerick Aug 2008 – Day 5 – just chilling out

Limerick Aug 2008 – Day 5 – just chilling out

Limerick, Ireland – August 2008 Day 5 – just chilling out Thursday 7th August This morning’s routine was much as it was yesterday. I say this with some inability to determine if that’s a bad thing or a good thing. Usually, when on holiday, we like to keep...

Limerick Aug 2008 – Day 4 – Bunratty Castle

Limerick, Ireland – August 2008 Day 4 – Bunratty Castle Wednesday 6th August It was a slow start to the day this morning. So slow, in fact, that I ended up going back to bed for another couple of hours of sleep. We often ‘shift change’ in the mornings like...
Limerick Aug 2008 – Day 3 – St. John’s Castle

Limerick Aug 2008 – Day 3 – St. John’s Castle

Limerick, Ireland – August 2008 Day 3 – St. John’s Castle Tuesday 5th August Despite the full-on past couple of exhausting days, my body clock got me up earlier this morning than I might have expected. I’ve come to expect this phenomenon and have put...