Am I insane? Planning a trip for 7 females to Ireland August 2013
Feb 20th, 2013, 04:08 AM
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Oh, the planning will not be wasted 
I usually rent with Dan Dooley, Robin. They have no hidden costs, and are no muss, no fuss. Now I have to decide if I want to go alone, or go to Nova Scotia for the Celtic Colors Festival as a consolation prize!
I usually rent with Dan Dooley, Robin. They have no hidden costs, and are no muss, no fuss. Now I have to decide if I want to go alone, or go to Nova Scotia for the Celtic Colors Festival as a consolation prize!
Feb 21st, 2013, 06:08 PM
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I am so sorry. My trip has gone from 7 to 8 and we have all booked our tickets, two nights in Cinque Terre, seven in a nice apartment in Florence and two in Rome. Some are only doing Florence and Rome but we have decided that we will do what we all want in Florence. Some are going to Venice, some to Montepulciano for the night. Apartment is cheap enough that we can just take a backpack for the night. I am doing a cooking class and have asked others if they want to book but if they don't I will do alone. We did the Facebook group site which was fab for voting on apartments and hotels. We booked the beehive in Rome. Just crossing my fingers all goes well. You gave me some great tips and thank you.
Feb 25th, 2013, 06:14 AM
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OK, latest update! I feel like I'm on a trip-planning roller coaster!
My friend T, who traveled in 2006 to Ireland with me and K, is interested - but she can only get off the week of Thanksgiving. So this is the new plan.
She can only go for a week, but another friend, R, can go for two. So I'm planning two, and T can join us for the one.
We had some issues with T last time, but I think most of those I can deal with or have changed. One is eating habits and drinking habits, and I have learned I have no problem going to the pub alone if my companion wants to sit home in the B&B And, since my surgery, I eat more like she does. All good.
R lived in Nottingham for 3 years while doing her college work, so she understands the Isles in winter. She had only been to Dublin one 24 period of drunkenness and flirting.
We've all known each other for about 20 years, we used to be singing wenches in a renaissance festival together, and we've kept in touch.
So... other than cold, wind, even more capricious weather than 'normal', early nights to spend in the pub, and some closures or shorter hours, what else should I consider for my November trip?
As I hope to live there some day, this is ideal to help me experience winter in Ireland.
My friend T, who traveled in 2006 to Ireland with me and K, is interested - but she can only get off the week of Thanksgiving. So this is the new plan.
She can only go for a week, but another friend, R, can go for two. So I'm planning two, and T can join us for the one.
We had some issues with T last time, but I think most of those I can deal with or have changed. One is eating habits and drinking habits, and I have learned I have no problem going to the pub alone if my companion wants to sit home in the B&B
And, since my surgery, I eat more like she does. All good.R lived in Nottingham for 3 years while doing her college work, so she understands the Isles in winter. She had only been to Dublin one 24 period of drunkenness and flirting.
We've all known each other for about 20 years, we used to be singing wenches in a renaissance festival together, and we've kept in touch.
So... other than cold, wind, even more capricious weather than 'normal', early nights to spend in the pub, and some closures or shorter hours, what else should I consider for my November trip?
As I hope to live there some day, this is ideal to help me experience winter in Ireland.
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