Memories of Dublin, 2019
It's the waning hours of Saint Patrick's Day and today my thoughts have gone to memories of my two trips to Ireland. I visited Dublin twice and enjoyed my visits very much. I don't have a long list of places that I want to visit, but a return trip to Ireland to see the Atlantic coast was still waiting for me. I can happily share that this June I have plans to return to Ireland. As part of a cruise from Newcastle upon Tyne in England via Edinburgh, I'll be visiting Ireland once again, with stops in Belfast, Killybegs and Galway. Ireland, here I come!
And on the reverse side of the sign, a truth about weather in New York City, on a day when I needed my down coat and gloves.
Definitely, second winter today!
I hope you had a happy Saint Patrick's Day and, dear friends in the Midwest, I hope you're digging out of the massive snowstorm. I also hope that our second winter -- a new phrase to me -- is soon history.
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.
I agree, planning the trip is half the fun! I have gone to Ireland once, on a whim: one of my girls pointed out that there were flights for $300, and we should go, so we booked! An airbnb on the east coast near Dublin, where we went to Guiness of course, then a small hole-in-the-wall pub, where we were the only women... then drove across the country (which took less than four hours!), the Cliffs of Mohr, then up to Galway for a few days. It was lovely.
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Ireland once, Carol, but it's a trip I'll always remember. Beautiful! Hope you have as much fun on your visit as you have in past ones.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to see Ireland, but will have to be content seeing it through your eyes. How exciting you get to go again. I'll be looking forward to hearing of that cruise come June.
ReplyDeleteWe have second winter too and we're in it. Oh, the thought of Ireland. I like your idea of research -- doing their tours if you choose and something else if you don't. You're right -- planning is half the fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely trip to be looking forward to.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I look forward to living vicariously through you when you go to Ireland. I have a lot of Irish in my family tree.
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ReplyDeleteWe haven't made it to Ireland yet. It has been on a list but we fell for a trip to Greece next month with Roads Scholar. Planning for that now.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed our brief visit to Ireland a few years ago. My husband would like to return and include a longer visit to Scotland and first time visit to Wales. From what you shared, Carol, your upcoming trip will have a lot of interesting stops.
ReplyDeleteI love planning trips and glad you were able to visit Ireland. It's on my bucket list. LOL about. your second winter. xo Diana
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