I have to be honest, for me Bath was mostly about the shopping!
Russell did do a free two hour walking tour which was apparently quite enjoyable, I probably covered more ground though 🙂
A last minute panic on Thursday morning found us lining up waiting for the shops to open to buy yet another extra bag and Jack Wolfskin fit the bill. By lunch time we had safely arrived at Bristol Airport and we had a quick catch up with Ali and Ollie who had unfortunately missed their morning flight and were enjoying the delights of Bristol airport until that evening 😉
We descended into Dublin after an uneventful flight and hurried off the tarmac to escape the famous Irish 'misty rain.' Sara at the Thrifty counter very kindly upgraded us to a Volvo with a larger boot when she saw our four bags which was a huge advantage given that Sam and Bonnie hadn't even arrived at that point!
By just after three thirty we were reunited and off north toward Cavan, (our accommodation next to the wedding reception venue) where we would stay for the next five nights. En route the rain persisted and Sam and Bonnie filled us in on their Irish experiences from the last 10 days (which seemed to have a large pub focus.) At 5.30 Bonnie and I were checking in for our previously organised pedicures at the Radisson spa whilst the boys organised the pressing of the suits and dinner supplies.
Friday morning dawned overcast but mostly dry and preparations for the wedding began at the salon with Bonnie's and my 'do's.'
The ceremony was an hour's drive away and we left in plenty of time, arriving at Multyfarnham Priory as the sun struggled weakly through the clouds.
The wedding was lovely, the wedding party looked 'grand' and we drove back to the Radisson with dry if not sunny skies. The reception was a joyous celebration unlike any Aussie wedding I've been to and was still going strong when Russell and I left at midnight – the bride left at 5am and festivities were still continuing. The Irish sure know how to do weddings!
Love those shoes Niamh!