Tag Archives: Ireland
The Paternal Paean Bit
“Saw much of character of Malta with all of its arid countryside, cactus, etc. Prehistoric ruins that were among the oldest ever discovered. Difficult to understand lunch – nearly drank the olive oil!” According to Mark Twain in The Innocents Abroad: ”If you wish to inflict a heartless and malignant punishment upon a young person, […]
Eating Abroad: The Ends and Meals Bit (Part 1)
So a big thanks to Mum for providing inspiration for this post! During our nightly phone chat, she mentioned she was enjoying a dessert of bread pudding – which happened to send my thoughts off on a grand journey across the seas to Ireland! Funny how our senses can tie us so strongly to a […]
The November Rambling Bit
Lately, I’ve been gobbling up a collection of recorded Rick Steves travel shows like I’ll soon be gobbling Thanksgiving dinner! Maybe it’s because even though this time of year I tend to dig in and stay close to home and loved ones, I still have this insatiable hunger for travel! A keen observation […]
Ireland: The Unexpected Touchstone Bit (Part 2)
Happy, um, Half St. Patrick’s Day! That’s right! In about six months, the Chicago River will flow bright green again, a parade will bubble through the streets of Boston, and my favorite local pub will temporarily charge a cover. Erin go Bragh! Alright, so I’m not that keen on the cover charge thing – but I […]
Ireland: The Unexpected Touchstone Bit (Part 1)
It’s known as the Emerald Isle! A land of lush green countryside, brimming with character and magic that can cast such a potent spell, it beckons us to return there as home even when we’ve never once been – And, if we may, we follow. I’ve had the good fortune to visit Ireland on half […]
THE BOATS, TRAPS AND AUTOMOBILES BIT (KILLARNEY, IRELAND – PART 2)
Happy Almost Thanksgiving! Before settling in with Mum for a day of serious eating and lounging, I thought I’d finish the story begun in my last post about the day I spent trekking through Killarney National Park. It was actually a marvelous collection of individual treks undertaken via the assortment of vehicles I’ve been listing. I was truly sad to see […]
THE BOATS, TRAPS AND AUTOMOBILES BIT (KILLARNEY, IRELAND – PART 1)
I strive to be a supportive friend, I really do! And when my dear pal Judy moved from L.A. to Ireland, I thought the least I could do was visit her as often as I could, because, hey – I’m a giver. My support has included: celebrating Judy’s 40th birthday with friends in a rented Irish castle; hitting a b&b along the dramatic Dingle […]
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