Downpatrick Head: The Blowhole Nobody Told Us About
We drove to Downpatrick Head for the sea stack. We didn’t know about the blowhole. Turns out there are only two in Ireland — and we stumbled onto one by accident.
Easter Weekend in Mayo: Getting Lost Before We Even Started
We started Easter weekend by spending three hours navigating to the wrong side of Croagh Patrick. It got better from there — mostly. A day trip through Mayo, along the Wild Atlantic Way, out to Achill Island and back.
Paris 2025: Christmas Walk
I am still at awe that we managed to visit Paris in our lifetime. I took this trip as a honeymoon that we never had.
Paris 2025: The Lourve and Notre Dame
Visited the 2 most popular attractions in Paris with no plans and a prayer. Making our trip memorable attending Christmas Service (in French) at Notre Dame
Paris 2025: Versailles and Montmartre
Visit the luxurious Chateau Versailles, admire the beauty of Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre and panoramic view of Paris at sunset
Christmas in Paris 2025: La Defence
La Defence looks impressive with La Grande Arche as the focal point. The main Paris Christmas Market is not to be missed at La Defence
Christmas in Paris 2025
Went to Paris to experience a different Christmas. Never though it would happen in my lifetime
The Spinc, Glendalough
After our success as climbing The Great Sugar Loaf, I suggested to the kids that we now tackle a higher climb. The Spinc is one
The Great Sugar Loaf
Been hearing about people hiking Sugarloaf. Have been afraid to try, not sure how difficult it as. Once we hiked up, it was a breeze and would want to come back again
Buying properties in Ireland – Closing
We went sale agreed around February. That means that we had won the bidding war, paid money to the agent that we want the place.