'Green thumb' is not an adjective that would describe me. In fact, the reason that plants flourish in my house is because they are artificial. So, until recently, I would simply drive by places that had 'garden' in its name. September 2013 changed that. A friend accompanying me wanted to see two things - architecture… Continue reading The Beauty of Powersourt Estate
Category: Ireland December 2014
Ireland in December
Thinking about traveling to Ireland in December? Wondering what it is really like? While I am not an expert, I can share what I have found from my two trips in south County Tipperary (2012) and County Wicklow (2014). The Weather. The published average temperature is 48F. I have found that it is relatively accurate.… Continue reading Ireland in December
Weather – A Frequent Topic of Conversation
As I traveled through County Wicklow a couple of days ago, I thought - now I understand why everyone talks about the weather in Ireland ... constantly. I was driving in high winds and horizontal rain. However, it was also necessary to wear sunglasses due to the glare on the road. I also found myself… Continue reading Weather – A Frequent Topic of Conversation

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