The sailing and land adventures of Tony and Connie
The Promised Land
August 3, 2026
Rosslaire, Ireland – we made it. The ship didn’t sink. It was an uneventful crossing made very easy from the virtually flat calm seas. We also couldn’t see a thing as the ship left at 0130hrs and arrived at daybreak. The chains were released and we were off.
First stop, Wexford. A failed attempt at trying to connect with a friends sister. With a lack of street address and a phone that was obiously not the correct one we had to move on and ended up in Waterford.
Wexford is a harbour well protected from the Irish SeaWhich way to goThe road from Wexford to Waterford requied crossing the River BarrowCrossing the Barrow from Ballyhack Castle to Passage EastWaterford harbour and Reginald’s TowerMoored on the River BarrowWho ever thought they made trophies out of cyrstalEverything you need for the workshopI nicknamed this contraption Edwad Scissorhands – was an automatic lawn cutter in the football field where we camped. In the middle of the night he got stuck in a rut, dug it deeper with his back weheels and then diedAn to KilkennyIn credible flower baskets everywhere with most of the plants being petuniasIncluded an overnight stop to say hello to old sailing friendds we met in the Indian Ocean – Mya and Porrick
Onwards to Cork, Bantry, Kilarney, Dingle, Galway and Cong. From one day to the next we have no idea where we will end up. We hear of a special market, an event, an interesting walk or gallery or a good bakery. We are making this up as we go along. The only part of the adventure that is scripted is Achill Island . There we have a 4 night reservation at a caravan park otherwise we are going where the wind blows and there’s plenty of that.
Another 2 lane highway to make our way alongYes, Blarney CastleSeeking refuge in a bar, again! Actually this time is was to share a breakfast as outside conditions were stormy. What better place to hide in DingleRoadside berms abound with flowers with tons of These 2 pics are the end of the Dingle PeninsulaCossing the inlet from Tarbert to KillimerHunkering down on the coast in DoonahaRe-thatching – great view of the work behind these beautiful roofs
I end this in a place called Cong. Just down the road from our caravan camp is Ashford Castle. For 7,000 Euros/night you can stay. We decided that was a little out of our budget so voted to have dinner there – ha, ha.
What a great adventure …my friend Marlene from Victoria that you met while we were in Istanbul ..will be in cork in a few days ! Jijiji She will disembark for the day from the queen Anne… Thank you for sharing your stories 💜
Thank you for sharing your adventures!! Marlene from Victoria that you met with while in Istanbul in 2023…will disembark in cork in a few days ….she is on queen Anne …
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What a great adventure …my friend Marlene from Victoria that you met while we were in Istanbul ..will be in cork in a few days ! Jijiji She will disembark for the day from the queen Anne… Thank you for sharing your stories 💜
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Thanks for the up-date Tony. Great photos. We look forward to more. Keep enjoying your travels. L & A
Thank you for sharing your adventures!! Marlene from Victoria that you met with while in Istanbul in 2023…will disembark in cork in a few days ….she is on queen Anne …
Dale
WONDERFUL and so colourful and artful. Loving this journey with youse! Thanks mate. Wayno
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BRILLIANT! Thank you.
So what is bringing all these campers to this site? Is there a beach nearby or what is the attraction?
Cheek by jowl parking and few amenities and no trees. Are there Leprechauns at least?
Move on guys!
I love the looks of your blue rig!! Lucky you 2,
Annie B.
Another trip of a lifetime for you two. Just wonderful pics.