We’ve had a couple of days of rain, rain, rain lately, instead of the usual sun, rain, sun that has characterized most of our stay in Ireland. So, if you’re expecting this post to be about anything exciting and travel-related (or even to be particularly about Ireland at all), maybe come back for the next post instead.
Gladore and Union Hall
Okay, so it hasn’t been ALL rain lately. On Wednesday, Mom, Theo, and I drove to Glandore and Union Hall. We had a snack outside at a pub in Glandore overlooking the boats. (With many bees as uninvited guests. Theo is getting good at requesting that the bees leave, instead of swatting at them. Important life skill. Hooray!) 
More Cottages and Castles
Last Thursday, my Mom, Theo, and I drove to Kilkenney where we scooped up Brian at the train station and then drove down to the cottage we rented in Kells.
Office
Schull Riding and Southern Pints
Going into this trip, I knew that one of the challenges for me in particular would be the sheer amount of togetherness. In the past, I’ve generally traveled on my own, so continually coordinating outings with others (and especially coordinating with a two-year-old) is a personal challenge.
Wet Crepe
Theo has spent most of his life in California (much of it during a drought), and it took him awhile to embrace the rain in Ireland. Now, he is perfectly happy to be rained on as he eats a Nutella and banana crepe.
My Favorite Coffee in Ireland
Badger & Dodo, served out of the back of a truck. It was fantastic.
The Ewe Sculpture Gardens
We spent an afternoon at The Ewe Sculpture Gardens, described on its website as an “interactive and interpretive sculpture garden.” It was charming and easy to manage with a toddler.
Lough Hyne
Theo decided that the seagull was also named Theo. And sat down the by wall and refused to walk. The naming the seagull part was cute.
