Sunday, August 26, 2012

Epic Holiday Photos!

 
 
 
As always click on photos for a larger view.


IRELAND
The Irish Navy Seals, Experts in the Water and very Dangerous to Fish

Howth Harbour


Sunset over Howth Marina

Howth Harbour

Setting Sun Falling Tide

Irish Sea Mist

Its a kinda U2 thing


We are too cheap for postcards so we take our own!


Howth trawler heading home before sunset. Irelands Eye (Island) in the background

Fresh Fish for Dinner Tonight

This was the real color, stunning.

Howth Abbey (Founded 1042, its old)

The only tree on this mountain is American


Mystical Mountain Trail


To the Summit

A Leprechaun?

Finty Photie


Another Perfect Irish Day


Beautiful Irish Countryside


Fintan in his native habitat

Attempting Destruction

Needs vitamines


Exuberance

Noun 1. exuberance - joyful enthusiasm                   
joy, joyfulness, joyousness - the emotion of great happiness
enthusiasm - a feeling of excitement


I love being a tourist

Out with the camera gear

Stunning


Resting at the top

Mountain Trail

Is that a mountain goat?

No I'm a sheep

And you are on my mountain

Looking for the little people

And the rainbow


Taking it all in

Dublin Bay

Family Mc

Camera Timer Issues


Making Patriotism Fashionable

River Liffey, Dublin




Malaysian Restaurant in Dublin

Two Fintan's!!!


A whole lot of mussels in Dublin...yummy!

Tastes better than it looks


Best Pizza in Dublin
Thank you John for the yummy pizza...my new best friend...(if he likes it or not!)


SHIPS, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
On the fast ferry from Ireland to Wales
Screen Grab from the iPhone

Sail and Rail from Dublin to Wales to Chester
 On our way from Wales to Chester on the Rail part of our journey.

 Try saying it one time fast....or at all!!!

BTW, its the world longest place name
Our set of wheels for the UK leg of the trip

Little narow boats on the canals



CHESTER, ENGLAND

Medieval City of Chester

He's home ;-)




Ye old bedroom




IN THE COTSWOLDS


 Moving in next summer! ;)

 My new twin





No not lost at all



Hidden trails




SHREWSBURY, ENGLAND
Weird coffin built into the able end of the church


Charles Darwin (Shrewsbury is his hometown)








OXFORD, ENGLAND

 Oxford Museum of Natural History


STONEHENGE
We used a tripod to get this photo....amazing!



DORKING, ENGLAND

 The grounds of the old church near our hotel.
Mr and Mrs!

Our Hotel, the beautiful Wotton House with Gryphon Gargoyles.


Gryphon a legendary creature with the head, talons, and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion




LONDON, ENGLAND

Shoe Heaven
Cupcake anniversary lunch with a view of the Tower Bridge.
Thames View
 On the Tower Bridge
 I am this cool.


MICHIGAN, USA

Little Jen ;)

Bonfire with my favourite girls (smores and all)

 My mom and I baked cupcakes!


 Kaid and his truck
 Big bro Dewey and I 
 Wonderful Aunt Cheryl and I! Love her!
 A little sunset yoga for the boys
A beautiful deserted beach that Dewey took us on a hike to.
 My baby girl, Penelope....only getting cuter and cuter with age.

 My amazing Aunt Anita and I....not only a great aunt but also a best friend.

 Kaid enjoying a breakfast ;)


 I really love this kid!

 One of the best days of my whole trip!

 BBQ Master trying his hand at healthy grilled food for us girls! ;)

 My beautiful Momma.
 Calm Waters
 So cute.

 Indian River Boating
A Loon on the Indian River.

Lillia and I and some Smurfs.
 Girls' weekend with Bella and Lillia...best weekend ever!
 Lunch with my big bro.
 After a while...everything reminds me of him.... ;)
 My girl Tallulah Belle

 MI Food.....sooo yummy!

 Cupcakes in Traverse City
 A little evening trail action.
 My favourite place as a little girl...still makes me happy!

 Food at my parents... always delish!

 Some of the best moments on my trip involved this woman and this coffee! ;)


 Friendly Swans on Indian River