The gardens around Muckross House were amazing.
Muckross Abbey was very interesting to explore and learn the history. The courtyard with the Yew tree was mesmerizing.
Great tree.
Visited Torc Waterfall, fairly crowded. Then walked all the stairs to the top, less crowded. Nice hike.
Had a fun day on our rented bikes from Killarney Bike Rental exploring Killarney National Park.
I do a lot of writing on my blog and the Weekly Thing. I hope that through writing regularly I can become a better writer. When we go on trips Mazie often keeps a travel journal. The old way — on paper with a pencil. Sometimes I get to read her writing and it blows me away how well she writes. 👏
When we travel in Europe I’m always pleasantly surprised to see all the various privacy notices that websites are required to provide. I smile and press the appropriate button to reject all tracking. So easy.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of thingelstad.com! Twenty years ago I posted about the difficulty in redeeming a hot air balloon gift certificate. Now 8,676 posts later my blog is something I treasure and is growing and improving all the time, with many more years ahead!
Ireland 2024 Log - Day 2
Weather: Sunny. High of 67 °F. Pretty cool after sunset.
- Jamie gets some sleep on flight, everyone else not so much.
- DL114 arrives in Dublin slightly early at 10:39 AM local time. 🛬
- Clear passports and get luggage.
- Pick up SEAT Leon from NewWay rental. Make sure we have all insurance options. Figure out how to fit all of our luggage. Just barely fits.
- Drive to Killarney. Soundtrack was U2, Foo Fighters, The High Kings. Stop at Barrack Obama Plaza to get Jamie coffee and a Coke. Kids slept the whole time.
- First experience on narrow Irish roads — wow there is not much room for two way traffic.
- Stop at Killarney Brewing & Distilling for a beer and a snack.
- Check into AirBnb in Killarney and get settled.
- Walk around Killarney and explore shops.
- Dinner at Hilliard’s.
- Walk back to rental to rest and get some sleep.
Jump to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or see Ireland 2024 Collection.
Drove three hours to Killarney today after landing in Dublin. Had to learn how to do everything opposite with right-hand drive, shifting with my left hand, driving on the left side of the road, and oh so many roundabouts. Did pretty good!
Our Airbnb for our stay in Killarney, Ireland.
Ireland 2024 Log - Day 1
Weather: Warm and Sunny in Minneapolis.
- Packing, packing, repacking, confused, not sure bringing the right things, packing. 🧳
- Prepare camera, computer, and related equipment. 📷
- Visit Edina Art Fair.
- Lyft to airport.
- Suitcase statistics in pounds: Tammy 48, Jamie 42, Mazie 35, Tyler 31.
- Met couple from Seattle waiting for Dublin flight who were rerouted through Minneapolis after their Boston flight was late. They had eight kids from 18 to 4 years old who were at home on their own. Their final destination was Madrid, Spain.
- Take off DL114 MSP → DUB. 🛫
Jump to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or see Ireland 2024 Collection.
DL114 ready to take us to Dublin!
Edina Art Fair
We made a quick visit to the Edina Art Fair after we finished packing for our trip to Ireland and heading to the airport. It was fun to get to see the art even if it was a bit hurried. Artists that caught our eye included:
- Tiny People Big Laughs
- Chuck U Art
- Brian Schmidt of Lower Woodland Studios
- Shantina Hatfield of Cedar Lane Designs
- Raelyn Larson and Tim Pahs
- Todd Voss (no website)
Tammy liked this sculpture “Willie Fly” and decided it should find a home with us. Very cool.
Soon we start our trip to Ireland and I thought it would be fun to make a POAP for it. DALL-E got me started and I finalized it. I think it would be fun to share this with people we meet on our trip. We’ll see if I actually do it but I’m ready when the opportunity arises!
See list of POAPs.
POAP 7136146 at Thingelstad Ireland 2024.
I’m giving micro.blog’s new audio narration feature a try. I used the new Zoom H1 Essential to record and added narration to my First Coffee in 54 Days post, and Tiny Theme added support just in time.
A dozen bikes parked in the garage today. 🚲
Max and I enjoying a Grain Belt Premium at Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm.
Tammy and I have a highly optimized team approach to making smash burgers. It is a complex choreography that ends with delicious burgers. This years Blackstone upgrade added air fryer so tater tots and french fries now included! It was five years ago we made these for the first time. Our technique is much better!
Photos courtesy of Tammy’s sister Angie Lundeen.