Poppies and Ireland are two things that I would not have paired. Yet, I started to notice images of poppies in my news feeds a couple of years ago. Not a lot, but enough to catch my attention. I would find myself thinking ... how could I miss poppies? The idea was tucked away and forgotten.… Continue reading In Search of Poppies
Category: Travel Blog
Summer Solstice at Newgrange
When traveling, I suggest utilizing the 'tools' that have been made available to you. Many are free! The one that I have learned to embrace, or at least when I want to, is jet lag. I am very fortunate. I have been able to tune into my sleep cycle and can usually make the five… Continue reading Summer Solstice at Newgrange
The Coastal Cottage Ruin
Black Castle in Wicklow, County Wicklow, is a great ruin. I almost missed it. As I was heading out of Wicklow, I decided to pull into a golf course. The green land and the deep blue of the Irish Sea was calling to me. As I took some photographs, I noticed a castle ruin in… Continue reading The Coastal Cottage Ruin
The Beauty of Powersourt Estate
'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
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
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