For the past eight days we have toured Ireland, by bus with 27 members of the Caufield clan. The great thing was that we did not have to make a single decision about where to eat, stay or what sights to visit. It was all predetermined and we were able to simply show up and enjoy. It was great getting to spend time with Caufields that I have not previously spent a lot of time with and to get to know everyone a bit better. We also got to stay in super nice hotels that are unlike the budget accommodations we normally choose.
The bus tour was a good summary of many different places. We had tours of the Guinness Brewery and Bushmills distillery, were able to visit with Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher and had a great time exploring Castle Caulfield. The castle was built by Sir Toby Caulfield back in the 1609 and we are somehow distant descendants of this man. Our favorite cities were Belfast and Galway. In Belfast we stayed at the Europa hotel which has been bombed more than any other single location in the world. Thankfully, the "Times of the Troubles" are behind this great place and we were able to stay in a beautiful and safe hotel. In Galway had some tasty fish and chips and enjoyed the Galway Arts festival with some very entertaining street performers.
Unfortunately the bus tour has ended and now there are only eight of us who will be spending the next week seeing the sights in the southern parts of Ireland. It has been difficult to get internet access the past week but we will try to be better and more consistent.
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It is great to read another update! I am looking forward to seeing pictures one of these days. A Caufield Castle-how cool!
I hope they called you Queen Katie and King Kenny while you were in the castle.
I'm sure you already have plans, but if you don't might I suggest going to see the Dingle peninsula and the Lakes of Killarny. Erin and I were there last year at this time and really enjoyed it! Beautiful. Keep having fun!
I love reading your entries. It sounds like you guys are having a blast. I think you should write a book when you get home. Katie, did you pretend to be a Queen in the Caufield Castle?
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