Ireland
Our first stop back in Europe was to visit our family and friends back in Ireland. I had 3 weeks back in Ireland but Martin only had 9 days as he had to go back to Australia for 10 days to sort out taxes and other financials. It was lovely to catch-up with family and friends and as always all my nieces and nephew’s all seem to be growing up too fast.
Martin and I had a lovely day out at Howth, which is a beachside area on the north side of Dublin. I have never been to Howth on a clear day, every time I have visited in the passed it has always been cold, raining and misty but this day it was beautiful.
Howth
Howth Light House been there since 1817
Irelands Eye just off Howth
I had a great night at the Take That Concert with my two younger sisters, they have been in love with this band for over 20 years. It was a great night.
The phoenix Park is always a place I visit when in Ireland, it always bring backs so many childhood memories for me, I spent a lot of time here as a child. The park is just beautiful with all the deer’s and the Cross that you can see for miles across Dublin.
Ever time I am home my parents looked after me so well, they treat me like a Queen, they are amazing, love them to bits.
Well it is time to leave my family and friends and hit the road again. The goodbyes are always hard.
My first stop is to meet Martin in Barcelona Airport where we will make our way to Stiges. We have been to Barcelona a few times before so this time we decided to stay outside of the City Centre. Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the Kingdom of Spain. Population: 28,480
Barcelona Flag
Sitges is a town about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, in Catalonia, renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival. Located between the Garraf Massif and the sea, it is known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites. Our Airbnb was one min walk to the beach front, the water and weather was just perfect. Martin and I fell in love with this place, everything was so convenient. The train station into Barcelona was only a 5 min walk, the beautiful boutique shops that lined the cobble streets and the great restaurants and bars. Our favourite restaurant was Francesco Italian, their capriccio was to die for the meals were plentiful and the price not too expensive. I also think it helped that it was only may and there was not too many tourist, and the weather was not too hot. We did have a few day trips into Barcelona which was great.
Stiges
The street we stayed on
This was how close to the beach we were
Micro Car show in Stiges (just great)
Barcelona (third time around)
