Day 24 and our trip home, starts with a bit of sleep in finally.
Trina dropped by with Jack and Brian and kidnapped Owen for the afternoon. Owen had a great time with his new found cousins and discovered a new type of scooter that is shaped like a trike and propels itself when you bounce up and down on it.
While Liam Convalesced with his cold, Claire and I walked down to Ennis and did some last minute shopping and had a pint on our way.
Cousin Jack came over for a visit to take advantage of our pool facilities. Owen and he splashed and enjoyed themselves despite all the rules. Claire and I enjoyed the Hot Tub and admired our silly looking swim caps that we had to wear. Cousin Barry came by to pick up Jack and we said our final farewells promising to keep in touch.
Tracy made plans to meet with us in the Hotel Pub with her son Cian so the boys could get acquainted. The cousins hit it off fabulously and exchanged face book addresses to keep in touch.
A Take away meal form the diner across the road and one final drink with Trevor and Barbara before we call it a night.
Our last day sees us getting up early thanking the heavens that Claire had us mostly organized the night before. A short ride to Shannon airport and one last browse through the duty free shopping. Two bottles of Baileys and a rare Jameson to share with Bob. Not long of a wait and we we were on the plane with about seven crying babies oh joy. I have to give the crew credit, one lady was at her wits end with a crying toddler and crying infant as well and he offered to bounce the baby in his arms for what seemed like hours.
Bruce welcomed us home at the airport and brought us back safely to their place in Mississauga where it was an easy decision to stay another day and drive home in the morning. Lauri and Bruce put on a great meal for us and lots of laughter and good company as usual.
I volunteered Claire to do the driving from Mississauga as I was afraid I might still want to drive on the left. A quick un-pack and we were on our way to Meg's top pick up our greatly missed dogs Rosie and Marley.
By their reaction I would say they missed us just as much.
As I sit here writing this after my first day back to work, I think back on what a wonderful trip this was. I hope you have enjoyed our little story and feel free to come by for a visit to see more of the pictures and the map of our travels. Till our next adventure "Safe Home" from Claire, Brian, Liam and Owen.
Great Grandpas house we think?
Would you guess 450 Euros?
Our last cheers in Ireland.
An amazing antique shop in Ennis, fiddle anyone?
The craziest record player I've ever seen.
Fast friends and cousins.
Just one last pic.
Goodbye!
