Slightly Brilliant: ::Tweedy's Take the World

Hey y'all!

As I mentioned in my last post, we did a bit of traveling in the last 2 months!

We moved from San Diego to Oklahoma, then a week later we turned around & headed abroad to Ireland & Britain!

Today is going to be Part 1 of 3 & all about our trip to Ireland!

{Part 2 - England | Part 3 - Lemmon Stayed Stateside}

I loved Ireland! All of the people we met were so stinking nice! If you have a chance, GO!
Now time for a billion {but not all} pictures from our honeymoon Part 1!

Day 2 : Dublin Airport | Wicklow National Park | Springfarm Sheep Farm

5:15 AM arrival! Welcome to Dublin!

Driving on the right side of the car & left side of the road was a challenge!

I am so happy that we rented a car for the first part of our trip. It really let us see the countryside.
{ps - Mattie did most of the driving. I was too chicken!}
We joked that if you're a couple and need help with communication, just rent a car in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road. You are bound to improve your communication skills!

Wicklow National Park, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Wicklow National Park, Co. Wicklow, Ireland | Scorched by Farmers

Our host at Springfarm informed us that Wicklow National Park was burned up because a lot of sheep farmers do illegal burning at night for better grazing. Parts of it were beautiful but there was quite a bit that was brown & scorched.

Springfarm Sheep Farm

Springfarm Sheep Farm | 3 of 5 pups on the farm

Springfarm Sheep Farm | Hey there Handsome!

We loved our stay at Springfarm {except for the part where I spent the whole first day in bed from jet lag}. Our host was extremely nice and helpful. It was so beautiful and they allow you to help out if you want! If we make it back to Ireland, we will have to stay again!

Day 3 : New Ross | Jameson Distillery | Church Bay

On our second day, we drove through New Ross on our way to Middleton. We decided to stop and take a look at this old ship, which happened to have the JFK memorial in front of it.

New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland | JFK Memorial

New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland

River Suir Bridge, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Waterford, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Jameson Distiller | Middleton, Co. Cork, Ireland

Jameson Distillery | Middleton, Co. Cork, Ireland

We stayed with a lovely couple in Crosshaven and the view below was from their patio. We enjoyed hiking down to the bay, as well as, to the Templebreedy Church & Graveyard

View from our cottage of Church Bay | Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland

Church Bay | Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland

Day 4 : Templebreedy Church & Graveyard | Killarney | Dingle

On our third morning, we hiked to Templebreedy Church & Graveyard. The church was built in 1779 and was open for about 100 years. The oldest grave dates back to 1711.

Templebreedy Church & Graveyard | Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland

Flowers growing out of the Templebreedy Church walls | Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland

Templebreedy Church & Graveyard | Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland

After our hike, we packed up headed toward Dingle. I wish we would have explored a bit more around Crosshaven, but we were excited to stop in Killarney & get to Dingle!

Franciscan Friary | Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Sheep spotted countryside | Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland

View from the Cloosmore House B&B | Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Listening to traditional music in a local pub | Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Statue of Fungi the Dolphin | Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Day 5 : Pony Trekking | Dingle Peninsula | Dingle Brewing Co.

Pony Trekking was the highlight of our trip! We opted for the 2 hour trek on the beach then through the mountains. We managed to keep warm during the hail storm & rain. Definitely an experience we'll never forget!

We loved Pony Trekking on Oreo & Annie | Ventry, Co. Kerry, Ireland

View from our mountain trek | Ventry, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Post trek hugs with Oreo | Ventry, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Dun Chaoin Pier & Blasket Islands | Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

We marked T-Town on the map! | Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Mattie being silly on the Brewery Tour | Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Day 6 : Listowel | Shannon Ferry | Cliffs of Moher

Our fifth day was another day heading up the west coast toward, the Cliffs of Moher.

Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Fun on the Shannon Ferry | Co. Kerry to Co. Clare, Ireland

It rained almost all day, but ~~luckily~~ let up for us to go see the cliffs. It was so windy that we didn't dare wear our hats. It was pretty incredible!