Y2W43 - Dublin, Ireland
Ellyn says that it is important that we note that Lleyton recently past the six month mark. With that is mind, Bryn is 3 years 5 months, Avery 5 years 7 months, and Bailey 8 years 5 months. I guess I get it with kids younger than a year. Here are a few pics of Lleyton.
With Ellyn deep into the production of the 'Christensens – The First Year in Deutschland' blog book, I am once again making a guest appearance. I’m starting to feel like Jay Leno when he sub’d in for Johnny Carson only he seemed to be on as much or more than Johnny himself.
Anyhow, this weekend we fired off to Ireland for a visit to Dublin and the surrounding area. Having not spent any time in the city on our visit last year, we couldn’t resist the 280€ airline price for 6 people. The trip was one of the more challenging as we dealt with bladder issues, spilled milk, foot injuries, and stomach queasiness. Through it all we persevered, and as the pictures indicated there were plenty of moments of happiness intertwined with the trials. Note the pictures of Avery and Bryn taken approximately 10 minutes apart.
The weekend included a tour of Trinity College and a viewing of the Book of Kells, shopping on O’Connell and Grafton Streets, walks through St. Stephens Green, strolls through the Moore Street and Blackrock markets, and visits to Christ Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedrals, and Dublin Castle. Additionally, we drove out to the Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, and attempted a trip to the Wicklow Mountains before the queasy stomach got us.
It was good to get back, and despite some of the challenges, we were able to see some great places and enjoyed learning a lot about Irish history. A little 'you have four kids!' dose of reality has to be expected.
With Ellyn deep into the production of the 'Christensens – The First Year in Deutschland' blog book, I am once again making a guest appearance. I’m starting to feel like Jay Leno when he sub’d in for Johnny Carson only he seemed to be on as much or more than Johnny himself.
Anyhow, this weekend we fired off to Ireland for a visit to Dublin and the surrounding area. Having not spent any time in the city on our visit last year, we couldn’t resist the 280€ airline price for 6 people. The trip was one of the more challenging as we dealt with bladder issues, spilled milk, foot injuries, and stomach queasiness. Through it all we persevered, and as the pictures indicated there were plenty of moments of happiness intertwined with the trials. Note the pictures of Avery and Bryn taken approximately 10 minutes apart.
The weekend included a tour of Trinity College and a viewing of the Book of Kells, shopping on O’Connell and Grafton Streets, walks through St. Stephens Green, strolls through the Moore Street and Blackrock markets, and visits to Christ Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedrals, and Dublin Castle. Additionally, we drove out to the Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, and attempted a trip to the Wicklow Mountains before the queasy stomach got us.
One of the best parts of the weekend was the energy surrounding Ireland’s attempt to pull off the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Cup – Rugby Championships. It had been 61 years since Ireland had run the tables and beat England, Scotland, Wales, Italy and France in rugby until they pulled it off Saturday evening. We had dinner in the Temple Bar District of Dublin, and the streets and squares were alive with fans packing the pubs to watch the match. We joined them for a brief period after our meal as a couple establishments had turned their TV’s out on the street so people could gather around. It was a brilliant opportunity to surround ourselves in a little Irish enthusiasm and culture.
It was good to get back, and despite some of the challenges, we were able to see some great places and enjoyed learning a lot about Irish history. A little 'you have four kids!' dose of reality has to be expected.
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