Back in December, Josh and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary (say what? Have we really been married that long?). Since it was a milestone, we decided to do something special... and for us, doing something special means traveling!
We tossed around ideas and decided to spend 8 days visiting a place we'd both always wanted to see - Ireland! It was the BEST. TRIP. EVER.
Here are a few highlights from my 2,000+ photos (you're welcome for sparing you!):
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Dublin Doorway |
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Shepherd's Pie - Yum! |
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St. Patrick's Cathedral |
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In the Trinity College Library, Dublin |
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Walking to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge |
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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge |
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Giant's Causeway |
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The Dark Hedges |
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Glenveagh National Park |
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Gardens at Glenveagh National Park Castle |
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Glenveagh National Park Castle |
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Inis Mor (Aran Island) |
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The Worm Hole, Inis Mor |
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The Seven Churches, Inis Mor |
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Kylemore Abbey |
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Ashford Castle |
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The Cliffs of Moher |
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Blarney Castle |
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Dingle |
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Beehive Hut, Dingle Peninsula |
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The High Kings' Concert |
Dingle Peninsula
Just in case you're wondering, no, that wasn't Middle Earth... Ireland really is this magical. We had an amazing time, and I can't think of a more wonderful way to have celebrated our first ten years together - it's certainly been an adventure. I'm looking forward to the next ten! Love you, Josh.