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No, I am not channeling Tom Jones….although I know your singing the song in your head now….sorry.

The crisp, fresh air of Ireland bursting into spring was a nice change of pace from Bangalore.  The time adjustment was funny for me this time – finding myself wide awake at 4 in the morning and not wanting to wake the rest of the family I did the only sensable thing…

I heaved on layers of clothing – again, when I am I going to learn to pack more sensibly? – grabbed my camera and headed out to walk the lanes of Kells as the sun was coming up.  It was a wonderful way to start the day and allowed me to do some exploring without getting run over by a lorry (aka truck).  

Sidebar – for those of you who haven't been to Woodhaven House in Kells – it sits beside a main road that is frequented by many, very large lorries going at breakneck speed down into the village.  

Once on the side lanes, the country opened up and there were fabulous, bucolic views to be had – grass glistening with dew, the clean mowed hedges and fields and their inhabitants – rabbits, a couple of foxes, and the odd (not a judgement on their person mind you) farmer out for a walk.

There was something delicious about being up and out before the world got busy – and I am not a morning person.  All in all it was a great way to start the day and helped balance out the mounds of tea, cake and pavlova that inevitably finished each day.

You can see the full album of pictures here – Around Kells