Hello Ireland!
Begin Day 1
in Dublin.
Meet our guide Kim,
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Teetotaler on Tour
I went to Ireland
to see what I could see.
They said, “You know what is fun?
Stop by Jameson.
You’ll get some whiskey
while on your tour.”
Okay but I am a teetotaler.
Continue readingNot so wild about this movie
The other night I decided to watch Wild Mountain Thyme (2020). I should say, I decided to try and watch it again. A previous attempt didn’t make it much past the opening credits. I happened to read the synopsis and decided, nah. But after doing some research for my Far and Away post last week I saw that this movie hit the number one spot on a list of bad Irish accents. Which I thought was a little harsh since the lead actor is, in fact, Irish. I’m getting a little bit ahead of myself though. Let me back up to the beginning.
Continue readingEmerald Isle 2025
I am far from what I consider being a world traveler. But I have had – or I should say, I have taken or made – the opportunity to do some traveling abroad. All within the last 8 years. I can now destination-drop a few places making me sound much more cultured and snobbish. Until some follow-up questions inevitably come my travel resume is starting to look a bit more impressive. And I love it! My most recent trip was a week long group excursion to one of my ancestral homes: Ireland.
Continue readingThat time I went to Mongolia
I had no intention of traveling or doing any big trips this year. This was going to be a low-key year where I took care of some issues. My plan was to stay close, do little traveling, take care of some things, and, if possible, pay off my car or at least get the loan down. No, I would not be traveling outside the country. It was a good plan. But mid-August I found myself at the airport getting ready to fly halfway around the world. So much for that good plan.
Continue readingAround the world in 12 days
I didn’t have any plans to travel this year. Last year I went to the UK but that trip was originally planned for 2020. Specifically the end of March 2020. As you recall, no organized trips took place outside the country at the end of March 2020. It was postponed twice and I finally was able to go on it last year. So, it was a no-brainer that I would not travel outside the US this year. But plans change and not only did I leave the country, I traveled all the way around the world without even knowing I was going to do it.
Continue readingFishing
But today we play
Hello summer. It’s time to play, right? The work will always be there tomorrow. Always. Continue reading
A Day Off
Wishin’
I was driving home on a two-lane blacktop in Wyoming when I drove over a bridge. Down below was a river in a serene setting. I wished I could have taken the time to pull over and disconnect from the world for a couple of hours. The trouble? I don’t fish. I don’t like to eat fish. I don’t like the smell of fish. I will never be a fisher. Continue reading
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