Adare, Ireland

I've been in Ireland almost two weeks while Eric has been in Bratislava finishing up his Slovak course.  After work yesterday, my coworker and I decided to go to Adare, a charming little Irish village less than 15 miles from Limerick.  Apparently, it is deemed Ireland's "prettiest village" and is well-known for its thatched roof cottages.

Augustinian Abbey built in 1315

Adare is also home to the Adare Manor Golf Club.  The golf course is picture perfect and hosted the Irish Open in 2008.  It is on the grounds of Adare Manor, constructed by the Earl of Dunraven in 1830.

I thought this was the manor -

That was the golf clubhouse - this is the manor (it's a magnificent building).

For the full story on Adare Manor, check out - http://www.adaremanor.com/upload/docs/adare-manor-story.pdf

Rain storm in Budapest

The view from Erzsbet killato, west of the city.

http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erzs%C3%A9bet-kil%C3%A1t%C3%B3














The wind and rain had just stopped.



















Still some thunder and lightning.

Great view!

The water tower.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hegyvid%C3%A9k

Budapest in the Spring

Driving through the tunnel under the castle on the Buda side of the city. This tunnel connects with the Chain Bridge.











Street sign













Serbian Orthodox Church


















Going down to ride the metro, crossing under the Danube.












Another form of green transportation, powered by beer!

SK and AT with Alisa and Paul

Alisa getting flashed by the paparazzi in Bratislava.

























Travel time with Alisa.

Checking in at the airport.






































Visiting Carnuntum on the way back from the airport.































http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnuntum