Gabriel’s parents and sister were just here for a week. We had a great time, albeit we found out that five people in a two-room flat tends not to be relaxing … but we’re very glad they put up with it and visited us anyway!
One day we left early on a train/bus tour to visit Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of Moher.
Early in the morning on the train must not be some people’s favorite time.
What can I say? I’m glad I married into such a photogenic family.
(The scarf, by the way, is a gift from the university. NOT SOMETHING HIS WIFE BOUGHT FOR HIM. Edit: I should add that he didn’t pick those awful colors, either; they’re the university’s colors.)
Bunratty Castle was beautiful and full of ancient history and beautiful architecture. I’m glad I didn’t live in it, though. Here’s why:
See the tiny window above the statue? It looks into the huge dining/living hall. While the men ate and drank and partied, the women were allowed to watch from the window. Such was the life of the privileged.
Some beautiful plasterwork that dates back to the 1500’s. The hall would have been covered with it then.
The view from one of the castle windows.
Later we got to the Cliffs of Moher. They were spectacular, folks. My pictures don’t do them justice …
… but if you come visit, you can see them in person! 😀
-JRJ
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September 24, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Gina
I want to come..I want to come!!! G- nice scarf, but I would rather see your face!! enjoyed the pics Jenn, hows your day going?
September 24, 2009 at 8:07 pm
thelongtrick
Yeah, the colours are beautiful! (They’re the colours of UCD; hence, I was wearing it–I wasn’t doing it just to annoy Jenn.)
~G
September 24, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Clarita Barkman Yoder
One word: WOW. I can’t imagine actually *being* there and taking all of that in! Just amazing…
September 24, 2009 at 2:29 pm
sandra ramos
i can’t believe places like that actually exist. I wanna go there. some sweet day…
September 24, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Dinah
I really hope I will be able to see them someday. Have a good day.
September 25, 2009 at 1:36 am
Mom
yes, it’s Mom. Ienjoyed seeing something else besides DOORS. That would be something to see. Someday ! ?
September 25, 2009 at 10:32 am
thelongtrick
WOW, Mom! You commented! I’m impressed.
September 25, 2009 at 7:08 am
Gina
Mom- so proud that u posted!!
September 25, 2009 at 12:53 pm
cor.
mm…I want to take Rich to the cliffs of Moher some day. We went there at 6 in the morning on a cold, clear day and watched the sun rise and it was beautiful.
October 6, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Dennis
Gabriel please let us see your face, I like your black mustache lol
October 12, 2009 at 6:47 am
thelongtrick
Dennis the Menace, you should focus on your facebook picture. ~GSJ