We just got home to NYC, and I have my laptop open to write my AirBNB reviews. I saved Eleanor's for last because I wanted to get all my thoughts organized.
We were in Ireland for a week. Eleanor's was the only place we stayed two nights. We were seriously considering cancelling our last two night at other places, and extending with Eleanor. I would have lost money to do this, but we discussed it and almost did it.
We did not want to leave! Eleanor's house and land, and dogs, horses, cats and chickens created my fantasy of going to Ireland and staying in an Irish house in the countryside. Every detail was perfect. Our room was very comfortable, we slept great, we had extra pillows and blankets, and a private bathroom and hot shower.
Eleanor's cousin and friend were visiting, and we loved them too. We sat and told storied for hours and shared a whiskey while we sat by the fire place.
This is the house that Eleanor built and the land has been in her family for years and years. She knows everything about the area. She discussed at length the best itinerary for us for the days we were there. She gave us every trick and back road to travel on. Eleanor is kind, funny, has an inner strength that I admire, and a wisdom that can only come from someone that has lived a full life of hard work and passion.
We had perhaps our best meal of the whole trip in town from her recommendation.
Siobhan has Celiac Disease and Eleanor went to town and got a special gluten free bread. The breakfast was fresh, delicious, with eggs from the chicken coop that morning.
We had tears in our eyes as we drove off. We will definitely go back!
Thank you Eleanor!!!!!