Just what I needed after a long week of politics and war. I sent my parents to Ireland for two weeks years ago (my mother's parents came "over on the boat") but I haven't made it over yet. Now that I'm retired, I'll just have to get it booked and done.
Needless to say, we loved every word of this. Not sure you gave enough weight to driving in Ireland as a marital stress test, though. This was a line of inquiry we pursued with every couple we met, resulting in sighs of recognition all around. That rent-a-small-bus-and-driver thing sounds pretty good for next time!
There is a mini-industry of private buses for hires. If you had more than 6 people traveling it makes sense to look this route. Other option would be to do a tour bus, which I know a lot of people (i.e. me) don't favor, but it definitely takes the stress out of driving.
Just what I needed after a long week of politics and war. I sent my parents to Ireland for two weeks years ago (my mother's parents came "over on the boat") but I haven't made it over yet. Now that I'm retired, I'll just have to get it booked and done.
Don't put it off too long!
Needless to say, we loved every word of this. Not sure you gave enough weight to driving in Ireland as a marital stress test, though. This was a line of inquiry we pursued with every couple we met, resulting in sighs of recognition all around. That rent-a-small-bus-and-driver thing sounds pretty good for next time!
There is a mini-industry of private buses for hires. If you had more than 6 people traveling it makes sense to look this route. Other option would be to do a tour bus, which I know a lot of people (i.e. me) don't favor, but it definitely takes the stress out of driving.