Good craic is what it's all about

Leaving Leighlinbridge was a bit sad, as I had a really great time there with Aileen and the town is absolutely charming. We went out the previous night to a little pub with Aileen's friend, Ben - a wonderful guy who is really great fun, and three ladies from various countries in Africa. It definitely made a night!

But, yes, I hitchhiked away.

People are so amazing!! One young Polish man was so concerned about me he gave me his number to call if I had any problems and lifted me well out of his way. Another Irish bloke drove me pretty much right up to the address I was staying at. It was great fun! Even the bits of lull in between lifts, walking through random little towns, alongside fields of curious sheep.

And then I met Joe, the couchsurfer I'm staying with at the moment. And then I met his baby, Fay. Adorable! Such a cute little munchkin!!!

I actually got to look after her for a few hours and we wandered around Kilkenny Castle. She loves flowers. I am so tempted to kidnap her, honestly!

But the whole family is wonderful. Susie is from Switzerland, Joe teaches a form of martial arts, Fay is an angel (most of the time) and Sam is the cutest little lad ever. Today Joe was awesome enough to take me around the area, walking through forests, along rivers, drinking from holy wells and exploring monastries.

I really love Ireland. I could easily live here. So much open space. Lush green fields. Ruins covered in moss. Loads of interesting mythology. People who just chat to you without prompting. It's wonderful.

I'm sitting in a little pub in Thomastown, sipping a Magners. I think I'll actually survive this trip.

written by  Brigid Jelsma on April 6, 2011 from Thomastown, Ireland
from the travel blog: Walk a little further to another plan
tagged Ireland
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