@ Emerald Waterfall Baabaara begins her tour of "The Irish Republic" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Map of Irish Republic Céad míle fáilte! A hundred thousand welcomes! The Irish Republic, or Eire, as it's called in Irish Gaelic, is not, of course, part of the UK; it is an independent country, but geographically belongs to what are known as the British Isles. Ireland is well known for many things, from Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, Guinness and Irish whiskey, colcannon and soda bread, music, song and Riverdance, folklore, leprechauns and the legendary Irish hospitality. Emerald Waterfall Nestled in the pocket off a lesser traveled road, the beautiful falls in Glencoe, County Donegal. Known to the locals as a place to search for the leprechauns' gold, as there is frequently misting rainbows in the overspray.
While touring the British Isles, you met Blades.
Baabaara shook paws with Blades the Sabre-Toothed Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heather Cliffs Baabaara looked up from the tour guide. "Guess how many castles there are in Ireland, Zazzy?" Zazzy mulled this over. "A thousand?" she hazarded. "It's actually 30,000 castles—and the ruins thereof—are to be found all over the country. Centuries-old fortifications, restored castles, half-fallen down towers. How completely fabulous to have that many in a relatively small area!" Heather Cliffs Climbing upward to through the heather, a native plant to Ireland, as you crest the sloping hill, you can see the shale cliffs standing watch over the sea below. Breathing in the salty sea air, you rest your weary toes, taking in the incredible view.
While touring the British Isles, you met Zazzy.
Baabaara shook paws with Zazzy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pot of Gold Rainbow Beach "It says here that Ireland has its own Olympic Games which predate the actual Olympics!" remarked Baabaara. "What do they call them, Baabaara?" asked Toothless. "They're called the Tailteann Games and they date back to at least 1600 BCE." Pot of Gold Rainbow Beach County Sligo is home to the sea, and it's beauty and fury. Always, though, is the promise after the storm of an arch of rainbow, and if you've got the luck, a pot of gold at the end.
While touring the British Isles, you met Toothless.
Baabaara shook paws with Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Timeless White Castle "It says in the tour guide that Ireland was named after a goddess. In Old Irish, she was known as Eriu. In modern Irish Gaelic, it’s Eire," remarked Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). "I was wondering where the Irish name for the country came from, Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly)!" responded Baabaara. Timeless White Castle Built in 1868, Kylemore Abbey was originally built as a castle but now serves as a monastery for an order of Benedictine nuns, who have been in residence since 1920. Be sure to purchase your tickets early for the tour of the grounds, there are so many things to do and see, and take a taste of the culture.
While touring the British Isles, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Baabaara shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Coastal Cliffs of Ireland "Why is Ireland known as the Emerald Isle, Chessie?" queried Baabaara. "Ah, that's the weather, Baabaara! They have lots and lots of rain – like the rest of the British Isles, really. It’s why Ireland remains so green and fertile." Coastal Cliffs of Ireland Stretching verdant for as far as the eye can see, along the cliffs the green is dazzling. All the water, churning below, but the sea is not inviting for those seeking to put toes in the water. Be careful not to get to close to the cliff's edge.
While touring the British Isles, you met Chessie.
Baabaara shook paws with Chessie the Manatee (Blue). They both received one silver mole!
@ Cliffs of Moher "Did you know that Ireland has the highest incidence of redheads in the world, Joker?" asked Baabaara. "How many is that, Baabaara?" "It's about 10% of the population! Red hair is much more common in the British Isles, particularly in Ireland, Scotland and Wales, than in Europe." Cliffs of Moher Hiking further down the cliffs, it's amazing to see the unending coastline, stretching into the sea. It's a good thing you've got your good walking shoes on, there's so much to explore.
While touring the British Isles, you met Joker.
Baabaara shook paws with Joker the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Green, Green Grass of Home "Do you know what creature can't be found in Ireland, PHOENIX?" asked Baabaara. "The unicorn? The wolf?" said PHOENIX. "It's the snake! The legend is that St Patrick drove them all away. But in fact, there were never any snakes here to begin with." Green, Green Grass of Home Standing on the sea side cliffs, turning for a good panorama shot for your scrapbook, there's a never ending of sea of grass, stretching to the horizon. Amazed at the subtle changes of grasses before you, how can you possibly name all the shades of green?
While touring the British Isles, you met PHOENIX.
Baabaara shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dingle, County Kerry "Did you know that Halloween traditions as we know them began with the Celtic festival of Samhain, Foxie?" asked Baabaara. "In Old Irish, this means 'Summer’s End'. It featured bonfires, hideous masks, terrifying turnip lanterns, and amateur dress-ups." "Wow! And well over 2000 years later we're carrying on those same traditions, Baabaara!" responded Foxie. Dingle, County Kerry A bridge to explore! Built many years ago, wouldn't it be interesting to hear the stories the stones would tell, if only they could?
While touring the British Isles, you met Foxie.
Baabaara shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Country side relics "You see County Galway on the map here?" Baabaara asked Milo. "It has a hamlet with the longest place name in Ireland -- Muck-anagheder-dauhaulia!" "Goodness, Baabaara, whatever does the name mean?" "A piggery between two expanses of briny water.” "Not very romantic, Baabaara! Whereas that terrifically long Welsh placename we learnt about was really very pretty when translated!" Country side relics Taking the tour bus, since tired feet are recovering, it's a stop filled with much history to hear of the old church. The tour guide has a lot to offer those paying attention on the relics and ruins left.
While touring the British Isles, you met Milo.
Baabaara shook paws with Milo the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Fog "We're heading into film territory on this part of the tour, Baabaara!" exclaimed ashley. "The Cliffs of Moher have featured in Harry Potter and the beach of Curracloe Strand was the D-day landing scene in Saving Private Ryan. Scenes from the Italian Job were shot at Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, and the island of Skellig Michael and its ancient monastic settlement were in Star Wars: The Force Awakens." "Wow!" said Baabaara. "We've seen quite a few Harry Potter sites in Scotland and England as well, haven't we?" The Fog Now who's bright idea was it to tell ghost stories about the fog on the tour bus as we climb the hill into the fog? I think you better hold my hand!
While touring the British Isles, you met ashley.
Baabaara shook paws with ashley the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ County Wicklow "I've been enjoying the comedy shows on the TV in the evening all through our trip, Morri," remarked Baabaara. "It's clear humour is very important to those in the British Isles, particularly dry, dark, sarky humour." "Yes," agreed Morri. "And an inept underdog, or a character who doesn't realise how unpopular he is, is often the star of the show." County Wicklow The beauty of pines standing in groves, beckon the traveler into the cool depths of the forest to explore the flora and fauna of Ireland. Just remember you can't take any home, customs will confiscate it.
While touring the British Isles, you met Morri.
Baabaara shook paws with Morri the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fly Fishing "Do you know what creature can't be found in Ireland, Sylvantra?" asked Baabaara. "The unicorn? The wolf?" said Sylvantra. "It's the snake! The legend is that St Patrick drove them all away. But in fact, there were never any snakes here to begin with." Fly Fishing Did you pack your fly rod and flies? There's nothing more relaxing than standing in the river bed and casting off, hoping to tease the trout into biting that special hand tied fly Catch and release is the standard rule, just be sure to catch a few photos with your big catch
While touring the British Isles, you met Sylvantra.
Baabaara shook paws with Sylvantra the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Harbor Sunrise Irish is a compulsory subject in schools. Street signs are in English and Irish. There are whole areas (called the Gaeltacht) of the Republic of Ireland where people’s actual first language is Irish, notably in coastal areas of County Mayo and County Cork. Only around 1.7% of the population speaks it daily, however. Harbor Sunrise Holding on tightly to your warm cup of tea, it's an amazing sight to behold, watching the sun rise slowly over the horizon.
While touring the British Isles, you met Morenth.
Baabaara shook paws with Morenth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Plain of Ireland "It says here that Ireland has its own Olympic Games which predate the actual Olympics!" remarked Baabaara. "What do they call them, Baabaara?" asked Cheery. "They're called the Tailteann Games and they date back to at least 1600 BCE." River Plain of Ireland Farmers will tell you, the best soil for growing barley, wheat and potatoes would be the richness of a flood plain, full of water, and nutrients. And standing on the banks of the river offers a stunning sight.
While touring the British Isles, you met Cheery.
Baabaara shook paws with Cheery the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peaceful Beach The glacial valley of Glendalough is beautiful. There are two mirror-like lakes and nature in abundance. Hidden here is an old monastic settlement – and no one lives there. It’s not really a town, to be fair, but this collection of buildings where monks used to live was founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. It’s not hard to see how this spot came to be a site of religious contemplation. Peaceful Beach While exploring the countryside of Ireland, with all the different scenery, it's time to put your toes in the sand in the calm waters.
While touring the British Isles, you met piper.
Baabaara shook paws with piper the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ireland by Balloon "You don't really know what to put on in the morning, do you, Franz? remarked Baabaara. "That's right, the weather is so changeable in the British Isles!" responded Franz. Ireland by Balloon Part of the travel package includes an hour long balloon ride where you can take in the far reaching landscapes of Ireland, so be sure your camera is charged!
While touring the British Isles, you met Franz.
Baabaara shook paws with Franz the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Muglins Lighthouse "Did you know that Halloween traditions as we know them began with the Celtic festival of Samhain, Sapphire Rose?" asked Baabaara. "In Old Irish, this means 'Summer’s End'. It featured bonfires, hideous masks, terrifying turnip lanterns, and amateur dress-ups." "Wow! And well over 2000 years later we're carrying on those same traditions, Baabaara!" responded Sapphire Rose. Muglins Lighthouse Situated on Dalkey Island, off in the coastal waters near Dublin, you'll find this solar powered automated light house. Keeping sailors safe from running into shallow water, who says small packages can't do big things.
While touring the British Isles, you met Sapphire Rose.
Baabaara shook paws with Sapphire Rose the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Street Art in Dublin "It says in the tour guide that Ireland was named after a goddess. In Old Irish, she was known as Eriu. In modern Irish Gaelic, it’s Eire," remarked swinger. "I was wondering where the Irish name for the country came from, swinger!" responded Baabaara. Street Art in Dublin Beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say, but who doesn't love the pop of color and creativity added to a dull grey wall? Standing in front of it would make a great selfie back drop, be sure to smile!
While touring the British Isles, you met swinger.
Baabaara shook paws with swinger the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samuel Beckett Bridge "Hello, Grayson, I've brought you your packed lunch. It's got buttered soda bread in it!“ "Dia dhuit, Baabaara. Go raibh maith agat," responded Grayson. "That means 'hello' and 'thank you'!" Samuel Beckett Bridge Named for the playwright, novelist and poet, and other things, this beautiful bridge is not only functional, but a work of art in itself. Opened in 2009, it spans the River Liffey. No trip to Ireland would be complete without taking a taxi and traveling across it to see the wonder and mechanical beauty that this bridge is.
While touring the British Isles, you met Grayson.
Baabaara shook paws with Grayson the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dublin Convention Centre "Do you know what creature can't be found in Ireland, Toothless?" asked Baabaara. "The unicorn? The wolf?" said Toothless. "It's the snake! The legend is that St Patrick drove them all away. But in fact, there were never any snakes here to begin with." Dublin Convention Centre Catch the latest show in the convention centre, located on River Liffey. Host to all types of venues, trade shows, and concerts, after a lazy day touring the countryside, it's definitely a change of pace. Glitz, glamour and just fun!
While touring the British Isles, you met Toothless.
Baabaara shook paws with Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Howth Village Baabaara looked up from the tour guide. "Guess how many castles there are in Ireland, Unigy?" Unigy mulled this over. "A thousand?" she hazarded. "It's actually 30,000 castles—and the ruins thereof—are to be found all over the country. Centuries-old fortifications, restored castles, half-fallen down towers. How completely fabulous to have that many in a relatively small area!" Howth Village Waking up to watch the sea every morning might be for you, and these cozy houses nestled in the cliffs offer a solace and solitude with natural moving art in waves and marine life. Maybe it's time to stop traveling and take up residency?
While touring the British Isles, you met Unigy.
Baabaara shook paws with Unigy the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Home Again As Baabaara's tour of "The Irish Republic" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Midnight Walk Beech Tree The dark purple beech trees of the countryside have become known as safe-havens for the late night travellers; often hosting small treehouses hidden within their dark plumage. Home Again The journey through Ireland has been a fascinating one, but now it's time to cruise on home. Baabaara has completed their tour of "The Irish Republic"! Your PnF tour of "The British Isles" is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While touring the British Isles, you met Khisanth.
Baabaara shook paws with Khisanth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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