Lately...

Lately... is composed of some photos that I've taken over the last while. I love using this blog to look back at certain times and travels so here's the newest addition. 

Trek to Montjuic

Maeve, James and I walked up Montjuic looking for the fountain which we found out after is located at the base of the mountain. Fantastic! But look, what a pretty place! I'm all about mountains, hills and rooftop bars. I think the first picture is gas as it looks awful cheesy with the Vespa, the couple and the lovely view but that's just Barcelona to a T. 

Halloween in Valencia 

Halloween in Valencia could have not been a thing but thanks to modern medicine, I was physically able to travel on a bus for four hours. Nicola and I decided to meet up whilst we were both in Spain so we settled on Valencia as it was halfway for us both. With me being on antibiotics, Nicola was the best mammy a gal could ask for; filling up my water bottle and willingly taking afternoon breaks. Bar order for the weekend: una cerveza para Nicola y un cosmo sin vodka para mi. I bloody love cranberry juice, I do. 

Aoife has come to visit for the weekend so there will be plenty of touristy Barcelona pictures to come!

Until then,

Ciara

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Photo Diary: Walking along Diagonal

I was walking to my local grocery shop a few evenings ago. It had been the most gorgeous day in Barcelona; 30 degrees with a fantastic breeze. I spied what looked like the beginning of one of my favourite things - an insane sunset! In case you haven't noticed from my Instagram posts, I've moved to Barcelona. I live in Eixample, along Diagonal, so just on the cusp of Grácia too. I walk to and from work on Passeig de Grácia, the Sagrada Família isn't too far away and Gaudí is EVERYWHERE. I've got my metro commute down, Zara is cheap as is a meal in any restaurant so I'm pretty happy. Oh! and I can walk to the supermarket at 7:30pm and witness this.

Excited to share more Spanish/Catalan adventures with you,

Ciara

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YURT

glamping

ˈɡlampɪŋ/

noun

BRITISHinformal

noun: glamping

1. a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.

There were a few things to be done this summer - one of them being taking a trip to Tayto Park, the other - glamping or YURTIN', whichever you prefer. So Declan and I killed two birds with one stone and stayed at The Rock Farm, Slane in Meath which is just a quick drive away from Tayto Park. I cannot recommend the place more! The campsite consists of several yurts, ranging in different sizes. We stayed in ''Ash'' which was equipped with a double bed, a pull-out sofa bed, wood burning range and fairy lights to boot. Then there is ''Le Shack'', the communal area which includes compost toilets (an experience), showers (I love a good shower and these were some of the best), kitchen and an outdoor seating area. The hosts at Rock Farm also give you the option of choosing between food packs which they provide for you on arrival. We choose the ''Meat Lover Breakfast Pack'' which we throughly enjoyed both mornings we spent there. Other facilities include a campfire pit, a swing and an outdoor wood burning hot tub. On our first night we were lucky as we were the only people staying on the campsite so we got the tub all to ourselves! 

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To finish:

- I was so impressed with how everything that could have been was locally sourced; from the rashers and sausages to the soap in the showers.

- If you do plan a trip, take a walk along the River Boyne. There's buttercups and dragonflies and it's just lovely.

- On Tayto Park: Cú Chulainn is all it's hyped up to be, avoid the 5D Cinema like the plague and the Tayto chocolate bars have had a makeover and they're a-okay so buy one...or three. 

Until next time!

Ciara

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Dusky & Dreamy - P L A Y L I S T

I like to drive and I like sunsets. So what's my ideal situation in this case? Driving during golden hour when the sky is all the best colours - blue, pink, orange and purple. The cherry on top of all this magic is the soundtrack. Below are some ideal tunes to best enjoy your drive throughout the evening hours. Fingers crossed you get to roll down the windows too.

Ciara

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