Off to Dublin!

20th September - Outing with Liam, Annie, Jim and Jim's son-in-law

So nice to be brought around Dublin with good companions, especially to those places that are not tourist attractions. It tells us alot more stuffs about Ireland.

Liam and Annie came to pick us up from the hotel with their Land Rovers and they drove us around to see some super stars's houses. We were practically wow-ing at the beautiful houses they have and hectares of land they own. The beautiful scenery and fantastic view at the bay were just so amazing.

We drove by Vico Road, which is at Killiney and is where Bono from U2 lives. Nice Houses they've got!

I guess all of us wanna migrate over!

1st location : On the way up to Sugar Loaf (Mountain)

Nice view isn't it? Photos can't do judgement to the splendid view man.

Here's a short video of the whole scenery.

(video)

Group picture.

2nd location : Enniskerry Village.

We walked around and saw Ice Cream!
(teddy's photo)

Thanks Liam and Annie for treating us all yummy ice cream cone!

You guys must be wondering why are we still eating ice cream in such cold weather?
It's because the sun's out and the temperature wasn't as cold around the bay there's not much wind so it was kind of warm yet cooling.

Such nice weather which we can't get it in SG.

After the yummy ice cream, we went over to this antique pub around the corner for a quick lunch.

Vegetable soup with soda bread.

Seafood Chowder Soup.
Our 2nd time trying Guinness Stout.
The girls had half a pint of Guinness while the guys had a pint each.

Half a pint glasses

1 pint glasses.

Why are they so angry with Julian?!

*Cause he never finish his Guinness.

3rd location : Powerscourt

Powerscourt is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland’s most famous House & Gardens. Gracing the Wicklow mountains, 20km from Dublin city centre, Powerscourt is a heritage property with a surprising difference.

We didn't really walk around the garden as it was too huge and we had not enough time to.

4th Location : Sugar Loaf

When we climbed up the muddy yet rocky road and saw the wonderful scenery.
I think its a view to die for.

Once a life time experience.
Only one word to describe when we were on the top of the mountain. WOAH.

Can you see the white thing there?
It's a house by itself. I wonder why they get their daily supplies from. Helicopter?

Here's a short video, to show you guys how beautiful the scenery is.

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The lucky flower.

Huizhen and Joshua going down hill.

That's Julian. What do you think he look like he's doing? *wink wink*

Oh no. I think I no need to explain. *beams*

SERIOUSLY IN FRAME.

Novem can't even open her eyes.

Where's Kym?!

Now's Huizhen's turn.

Bernard : EWWW. There's mud!
Huizhen : Nevermind la, let's go.

Bernard : No~ There's still mud!
Huizhen : *gone far*

On our way back, we saw a flock of sheep! AHHHHH!
*screaming in the background*

THEY ARE SO CUTE.
When we saw it we practically went frantic and "chasing" the sheep down the country road.
And Liam was like telling Julian that this should be the first time that 6 Singaporeans chasing a flock of sheep down the Ireland countryroad.

Yea I agree with him. *nod nod*

To have slightly more ideas on how frantic we can be. Kindly watch this video.
(video of us following e sheep)

We followed them up the road but the sheep were way too fast running away. So we got on the car instead and slowly drive with the sheep. It was a pity we can't get too near them as they were too shy, so we didn't managed to have a chance to touch them.

5th location : German Nazi Cemetery

Liam brought us to this very unique place where all the German Nazi soldiers / pilots' airplane crashed at the spot where they were buried.
Beside the cemetery there's a very nice waterfall view.

This flower's called the buttercup.
Liam said that if you put this flower under your chin and it glows, means you are a butter-lover!
I wonder if its true. But definitely, it's a very pretty flower. Don't you think so?

Conclusion :
No doubt we were rushing here and there due to lack of time, however we really did enjoyed ourselves as everything that were being showed to us were just practically a feast to our eyes and brains. Definitely learnt alot during this outing.

FUN and FRUITFUL day~

Tuesday, October 14, 2008