You have no idea how difficult it can be to get away together. We can go away for a few hours, or head off on an overnight separately, but the idea of going away on an overnight or a weekend? Well let’s say it is very very rare.
In fact the last time we were away together for more than a few hours was September 2015!
The excitement when we were invited to go visit our friend, Maggie, in her new home in Wexford. AND more importantly our friend here said I’ve time off work, I’ll come look after the animals! Maggie had told us to bring the dogs…. she may have regretted that invitation!
Can you picture the car? Boot had 2 dogs in it. Back seat our luggage and a rooster in a box who was moving to Wexford. It was an interesting journey to say the least… we had to stop many times for ‘wee wees’ – the dogs, not us!!
We packed a lot into our 48 hours away, which just goes to show just what you can do on a mini-break.
We arrived in Wexford at about 3 pm, quick bite of lunch and then off to Duncannon Beach for a long run (the dogs) and walk (the humans). Having left rain behind us, it was a beautiful sunny afternoon, although bitterly cold.
Next day we took the ferry from Ballyhack across to Waterford…it is only about a 3 minute crossing, but even so I HATE ferries!
Ballyhack Ferry Crossing
Parked up in Waterford City, and of course, it started to rain. Not that we needed an excuse but this give us one to visit the most amazing bookshop – The Book Centre. We could have spent the entire day there (four floors of books!), but we didn’t. We each purchased a book and moved on. Next stop was Waterford Crystal. They’re showrooms are amazing, and we were lucky to find a replacement glass for a very old set we have here. Stopped off for some lunch, and a visit to Ardkeen Grocery Store, before heading back to base. Rounded the daylight hours off with another long walk with the dogs.
Lots of delicious food from Ardkeen Grocery Store
Next morning we were heading back home, so went for a walk on Hook Head – oldest working lighthouse in the world – before hitting the road.
Hook Lighthouse
When planning the trip I noticed that we were going to be passing close to Jerpoint Park en route.
Jerpoint Park
I’ve wanted to go there ever since I read that Santa Claus is buried there….. yes, you read that right….. Santa Claus is buried in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
Santa Claus’ Grave
I had had a few chats on twitter with Maeve who had kindly invited me to come visit, even though it was out of season. I know Alfie was only ‘humouring’ me with this stop on the way home. You know the ‘yeah, yeah’ thing you get? Well, let me tell you after 2.5 hours wandering the grounds with Joe as our guide, Alfie was completely blown away and is still talking about it. We will definitely have to go back there.
As you can tell we packed a lot into our 48 hour holiday! And there was so much more we could have done too. This is why I always suggest to guests when planning your trip, always opt for 2 night stays in any location, so that you have time to explore the area where you are staying.
A Year In Redwood 
Glad you got a break and had a lovely time
It was lovely…. a bit spontaneous which made it all the nicer!
It doesn’t surprise me that Alfie and Joe got on so well!
Had to drag them apart eventually