Saturday was changeover day. We got packed up and bid a fond farewell to Rolf's and Baltimore. Our next destination was Kenmare in Co Kerry. Before leaving, we had a look around the small castle overlooking Baltimore harbour which detailed the history of the pirates that thwarted but also made the village rich in centuries gone by. The highlight for Betsy was a real parrot in the corner of the room ... Or carrot as Betsy called it!! We stopped at Bantry House fo...

How not to pack or unpack on an extended holiday 1) do not have a scatter of pints the night before 2) do not smash a glass bowl into smithereens the morning you are leaving (Niamh) 3) do not leave your kindle under your pillow (still waiting to be reunited!) 4) after cleaning up all the glass, do not drop coffee (Ed) and raisins (Betsy) everywhere 5) beware of leaving your car doors open as roaming chickens might attempt to climb in 6) do not unload your...