Tag Archives: ireland

The rare old times

I read in some article on happiness that if someone gave you several thousand dollars under the condition that you could only use it to either buy a new car or take a great vacation, you should always choose the … Continue reading

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Me at Powerscourt tripping down the garden path At Monasterboice Glendalough bell tower

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Ireland. . .

We arrived this morning after a flight from hell. The flight from Chicago to Dublin delayed for an hour due to a burned out light bulb. Apparently said lightbulb was stolen from another plane. The plane had “air conditioning” issues. … Continue reading

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A place to rest our weary heads

La maison de la Helen’s mum Mary Bergin is possibly the most fantastic hostess in the the western hemisphere. I say this based on my previous visit and all the time I’ve spent with Mary when she comes to visit … Continue reading

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Emmie Pie and Monkey do Europe

I am being hassled by my lovely daughter (and Helen and Jason) to update my LJ about our upcoming trip. To let you know the pressure under which I’m operating, said Emmie Pie is hovering over my shoulder with a … Continue reading

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In england

We’ve done Wales and Ireland. Wales is absolutely beautiful. Lovely sheep strolling through green meadows beneath the mountains, between the sea. Ireland also. Great time with Helen’s mum. . . when I have more time will reveal all of Helen’s … Continue reading

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