Irish adventures III

Posted on April 4, 2022 by JJS

Despite an extremely comfortable bed I am awake fairly sharp. I am in no real rush this morning and the heavy rain outside does not entice me to go out immediately.

There is only one thing to do

Go for a full Irish breakfast

That should keep me going for a few hours

Despite the weather, the short drive to the west coast town of Kilrush is pleasant enough and we arrive on the dot of 12 in the pub / B&B which will be our base for the next couple of nights.

A really old fashion pub

The Guinness is smooth and tasty. Both pints in fact.

Time to go for a walk in the drizzle and wind

After which a nice cup of tea and scone are more than welcome

Diner is at another pub round the corner

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Irish adventures II

Posted on April 4, 2022 by JJS

Awake fairly early. In my case not the best night. Always the same on the first night on a new bed. Also for some unknown reason I felt hungry which could not be the case. Inthe realised I was longing for the English breakfast I have not had in a while.

The breakfast rooms are extremely cosy and comfortable but in the end, we decided to go to the main bar / restaurant.

The plan today is to explore the town on foot this morning and pick up the hired car early afternoon for the drive to Limerick.

The general aim is the famous Guiness Storehouse.

Dublin is a collection of churches, distilleries and pubs as well as a few green parcs.

Finally we make it to Guiness

The visit is very well organised and interesting

At the top of the building, there is the so-called Gravity Bar which offers nice views of the city and is where one can enjoy free samples.

I have to admit that the pint I tasted was excellent and possibly needed

We made our way back, on foot, to the town centre and the Temple Bar area which is full of pubs

We arrived at the car hire people to pick up the reserved car by 2 pm as planned and hit the road towards Limerick for our next overnight stop.

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Irish adventures

Posted on March 31, 2022 by JJS

Off to Ireland for a few days for a small tour of the country. There is a direct flight from Carcassonne to Dublin with my least favorite airline Ryanair which we need to take advantage of. Car hire and all hotels are booked from Dublin to Limerick to Kilrush to Cork and back in Dublin. I also have lists of pubs and restaurants which I intend to try out en route.

Quite a pleasant flight actually. The plane was only half full so we could spread a little.

Made it to Dublin late afternoon and went straight to the pub after checking in at the hotel. The obligatory Guiness is excellent.

The place is full of life despite the not so warm weather. Pubs and restaurants everywhere. I particularly liked this one „The Hairy Lemon“

We settle for a Moroccan restaurant and are lucky to find a table available. Excellent food and good service.

https://www.dadarestaurant.ie/dadarestaurant/

Back at the hotel bar for a pleasant night cap. They have a Real Ale special offer running

HOME / DAY 2

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Stork News

Posted on March 26, 2022 by JJS

Sarralbe Webcam

The storks came back a few weeks ago and have been busy rearranging the old nest. A few days ago the first egg was laid but the female stork broke it apart on purpose a few hours later and threw the shell bits away.

Yesterday another egg was hatched

Today there is a second egg

I can guarantee it it can get addictive to watch

🪶 🪶 🪶

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New travel project

Posted on March 26, 2022 by JJS

Tahiti

Decision has been taken. We shall fly to the South Pacific in 2023.

Bora Bora here we come

The planning will keep me busy.

I might even go to a travel agent for a change and let them do some of the leg work.

🐬 🐬 🐬

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Market Day

Posted on March 26, 2022 by JJS

I simply could live on those at this time of year

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Protected: Reunion de la Bande 1968

Posted on March 25, 2022 by JJS

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Souvenir 1973

Posted on March 25, 2022 by JJS

27eme Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins

Annecy

My brother just found this photo. I remember the day as if it was yesterday. I had been on guard duty all night and had changed into the parade uniform a few minutes earlier in order to lead the changing of the guards I was in charge of.

After that I had a free couple of days and my parents had just arrived to pick me up. My father took the photo. After that we went to Megève for 48 hours.

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Minette et Minou

Posted on March 25, 2022 by JJS

We have not seen each other for years

Nice to see my cousin again. The good news is that she is looking to move in the area

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It‘s magic!!!

Posted on March 22, 2022 by JJS
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