Hello, is anyone out there? Anthony is getting terribly distraught because no one is commenting on our posts. Make him feel better please. It will make the next 1000 foot mountain with 35 mph wind gusts much easier.
So yes, we made it to Northern Ireland from Ayr. We were sad to leave Tiger Woods behind in Scotland but we thought it was time to go. Sad to leave Scotland but we have high hopes for Ireland too. We took a ferry from Ayr to Larne and stayed at the most hospitable B&B we could have asked for. Bob and Liz loaded us up with fruit and water and we took off on the coastal road north. Did we mention that fresh fruits and veggies are not abundantly found or apparently desired in the UK. Our bodies craved non-fish and chip nourishment.
We enjoyed following the coastal road until it became a 7-mile up a mountain, into the wind road. It took us hours. We were starving and freezing so we found an EXPENSIVE place to put our tents and made supper from the grocery store. Carrots sticks! The irish could really learn something about affordable tent placing places and what's at the base of a food pyramid.
Today we started off and climbed a rope bridge at carric-a-rede, saw the Giants of Causeway and made our last stop at Bushmills. Just got done eating a Phat meal with the locals, including a mother in law that had to be escorted out so she wouldn't swear and yell at her Daughter-in-law. Quote from the bartender...."Don't worry that's what all mother in laws are like!"
Tomorrow we continue along the coast, visiting castle ruins and quite possibly jumping into the North Sea with a surf board. I am going to break my neck, Clara
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I love the blog and follow it religiously! Don't stop or even slow down. I feel like I am there with you-well, without the unpleasant exertion of climbing those hills. The story of Anthony's genealogical quest made me laugh out loud, but not as much as the "killer sheep" story. Miss you guys. Somebody better get me an Irish refrigerator magnet for my collection. I don't Kim even has one of those.
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ReplyDeleteHello Anthony,
ReplyDeleteAre you so hungry enough for comments that you want me to set your comment-filled clan loose? That would be like facing one of those sheep with the ominous baas.
Love,
Mom
P.S. We just had dinner with your sister's family and I won't tell you about the delicious fresh veggies or homemade cookies.
(not really from Pat- this is Erin)
ReplyDeleteBro,
Interesting fact: 2 weeks ago we decided your niece-to-be's nursery theme would be cute little sheep. Then I come across your blog about killer sheep and now I keep envisioning the sheep images on her wall with blood-dripping fangs.
Jealous to hear of rope bridge and Giants' Causeway as they were shown on the Morning Show last week.
As for more comments, I could write more.....but not about your blog.
:-)
Erin
OK a comment: find out what makes a Black Irish really Black. My sister says it's because the Irish were raped and pillaged by pirates so we have pirate blood, but I think that's just romanticizing the characteristic dark hair and fair skin we've both been afflicted with.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, find out.
Also, I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow and I would buy you produce, but it'll probably go bad before you come home. It could be a case of "it's the thought that counts," but that would probably be cancelled out by the rotting fruit that would be waiting for your return. I promise I'll make you a big salad upon your return!
Anna
Ok, here's a comment. (Please note I have responded to Facebook and your blog previously.) I want to know how two English teachers who have a grant to visit and blog on the literary aspects of Scotland and Ireland write: "saw Robert Burns' birthplace" but then spent three grafs on killer sheep. I need material, people! (That aside, I am also religiously following your adventures and greatly enjoy your stories.) Can you post pictures?
ReplyDeleteHi guys. Sorry too about no comments. I just read so don't expect much. I do, however appreciate everything you write so keep up the good work. Miss you all and wish you safe travels. Clara, check your inbox when you have time. Leaving a message that is not for public consumption :-) For those of you wondering, I just don't want to embarass myself.
ReplyDeletei love reading about your travels! how many miles have you biked so far? thanks for keeping us posted. miss you clara-belle.
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