After leaving the zoo, we headed north from Dublin along the coast to Howth Head. We were searching for a place to walk in the sand and perhaps even immerse ourselves in the briny water. Originally an island, but now connected to the mainland by a tombolo, Howth Head was very rocky and did not [...]
After visiting Sacketts Hill, we decided to go to the beach to enjoy what is likely to have been the last of the summer weather. We headed to the beach and found a tea house right near the car park. It was lovely: someone’s home surrounded by flower gardens.
Unfortunately, the service was very slow and [...]
That means “Welcome to Wales” in Welsh. We just returned from a long weekend in Wales.
Interestingly, the name Wales derives from the Saxon word waleas meaning foreigners. The inhabitants, who call themselves cyrmy, have managed to maintain their unique Celtic heritage despite their integration into the United Kingdom. Street signs display their [...]
