Shadow's 9th trip to Ireland report....
Nov 11th, 2005, 10:49 PM
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Our last day in Ireland....
The night before after coming back from Belfast we decide we better have a plan for our last day...what do we want to see, what do we want to do, what gifts have not been bought? (now, THAT is hard to believe...its like we've bought out the entire country....really). I keep telling myself that at Christmas this will really pay off...And, I also keep thinking that what new stuff can I bring to relatives from Ireland that I have not already? Well, I always find SOMETHING!! This year I bought some lovely wool scarves...I am NOT a scarve person...but, I do like the kind you hang around the collar of your jacket so I bought myself two....hence, the gifts.
I also am bringing about 6 jars of the jam from the Clare Jam Co. near Doolin and 6 packages of Caramel Digestives.
There's a wine bottle stopper with a celtic cross for my niece, a St. Bridgids Cross for another niece, and several brooches, necklaces, earrings,
shirts and several books. I also bought myself a very pretty bracelet from Newbridge, and a butter dish in pottery, and the antique clock from my mom!
So, we decide we really want to see the Book of Kells and go to the Chester Beatty Museum (esp. interested in Paul's letter to the Romans) and guess what? Pick up a few more gifts!!
(I want a jar of blueberry jam from Marks and Spencer that a friend in Ballaghaderreen had) but I have no more room in my luggage...we are all stretching it as far as luggage goes...
So, after one more Irish traditional breakast we head out....today is a bit rainy, we've been so lucky that we did not have much rain while in Dublin...but our last day, Ireland's Econcomy was in tears to see us go!!! lol...
We don't let it bother us and walk to Trinity College and wait for about 20 minutes to get into the Book of Kells-the rain starts really coming down while we are in there.
Of course the Book of Kells is beautiful and interesting however, the real "wow" factor is upstairs in the library!! Then we shop the gift shop...
From there we go to the Dublin Visitors Center-shop, shop, shop.....and head out to the Chester Beatty Museum...we get lost a bit but we keep asking folks directions....and we get there at 4:30 just enought time to see what we want to see (The Christian Section-Paul's letter to the Romans, etc.) before they close at 5:00. If we had time the cafe would have been nice, there is also a gift shop but we did not have time to do it justice. Thanks to Siobhan for information about this place! We actually liked it more than the Book of Kells. More biblical letters, etc.
Now its after 5:00 and we've not stopped for lunch and a bit hungry. After leaving the museum we turn right and walk up the street...what do we see but Leo Burdock's Fish and Chips...boy does that sound good....but, we're also near Christ Church Cathedral one of the other places I wanted to see but thought we would not have time. And, Evensong would have been nice...I wonder if they have it tonight (a Saturday night)?? Yes, they do and its at 5:00 pm!!! So, we rush over and get in on some of it anyway....beautiful singing! So, I feel like I got to experience this even for a short time...I know I'd like to go again next time in Dublin.
Now, for those fish and chips...we get one order (yeah, they come with mushy peas-my favorite!) and share it between us because I had wanted to take N and V out for a nice dinner for our last night....to thank them for coming with me and especially for the time with my mom-they helped me get through it and even to understand her a bit more-good and bad. So, we took our fish and chips and stood across the street under an awning and devoured our "appetizer"....yum!!!!
Next: our unfortunate last dinner in Dublin
Shadow
The night before after coming back from Belfast we decide we better have a plan for our last day...what do we want to see, what do we want to do, what gifts have not been bought? (now, THAT is hard to believe...its like we've bought out the entire country....really). I keep telling myself that at Christmas this will really pay off...And, I also keep thinking that what new stuff can I bring to relatives from Ireland that I have not already? Well, I always find SOMETHING!! This year I bought some lovely wool scarves...I am NOT a scarve person...but, I do like the kind you hang around the collar of your jacket so I bought myself two....hence, the gifts.
I also am bringing about 6 jars of the jam from the Clare Jam Co. near Doolin and 6 packages of Caramel Digestives.
There's a wine bottle stopper with a celtic cross for my niece, a St. Bridgids Cross for another niece, and several brooches, necklaces, earrings,
shirts and several books. I also bought myself a very pretty bracelet from Newbridge, and a butter dish in pottery, and the antique clock from my mom!
So, we decide we really want to see the Book of Kells and go to the Chester Beatty Museum (esp. interested in Paul's letter to the Romans) and guess what? Pick up a few more gifts!!
(I want a jar of blueberry jam from Marks and Spencer that a friend in Ballaghaderreen had) but I have no more room in my luggage...we are all stretching it as far as luggage goes...
So, after one more Irish traditional breakast we head out....today is a bit rainy, we've been so lucky that we did not have much rain while in Dublin...but our last day, Ireland's Econcomy was in tears to see us go!!! lol...
We don't let it bother us and walk to Trinity College and wait for about 20 minutes to get into the Book of Kells-the rain starts really coming down while we are in there.
Of course the Book of Kells is beautiful and interesting however, the real "wow" factor is upstairs in the library!! Then we shop the gift shop...
From there we go to the Dublin Visitors Center-shop, shop, shop.....and head out to the Chester Beatty Museum...we get lost a bit but we keep asking folks directions....and we get there at 4:30 just enought time to see what we want to see (The Christian Section-Paul's letter to the Romans, etc.) before they close at 5:00. If we had time the cafe would have been nice, there is also a gift shop but we did not have time to do it justice. Thanks to Siobhan for information about this place! We actually liked it more than the Book of Kells. More biblical letters, etc.
Now its after 5:00 and we've not stopped for lunch and a bit hungry. After leaving the museum we turn right and walk up the street...what do we see but Leo Burdock's Fish and Chips...boy does that sound good....but, we're also near Christ Church Cathedral one of the other places I wanted to see but thought we would not have time. And, Evensong would have been nice...I wonder if they have it tonight (a Saturday night)?? Yes, they do and its at 5:00 pm!!! So, we rush over and get in on some of it anyway....beautiful singing! So, I feel like I got to experience this even for a short time...I know I'd like to go again next time in Dublin.
Now, for those fish and chips...we get one order (yeah, they come with mushy peas-my favorite!) and share it between us because I had wanted to take N and V out for a nice dinner for our last night....to thank them for coming with me and especially for the time with my mom-they helped me get through it and even to understand her a bit more-good and bad. So, we took our fish and chips and stood across the street under an awning and devoured our "appetizer"....yum!!!!
Next: our unfortunate last dinner in Dublin
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Nov 11th, 2005, 11:30 PM
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After our wonderful fish and chips appetizer and its now dark out we wander our way back to Grafton Street.
We stop into on last shop and buy a few more things-it just too much to list and we dread trying to get this stuff into our luggage...part of the problem was that our clothes we brought were heavier than usual because of the colder weather....ok, that is my excuse anyway!
We are just walking around Grafton Street enjoying being out...its turned out to be a lovely evening after raining most of the day.
So, now for our real dinner....I had read about a place (in a travel book-big mistake!) called Kitty's Kaboodle on Merrion Row....so we walk in that direction....I see a Kitty's Bistro but decide that is not it....KK was described as informal, Irish cuisine and continental, with crayons that you can use and some of the artwork is on the walls. It just sounded like a fun place! So, we keep walking around the area and its now about 8:00pm...we still have to eat and then walk back to guesthouse and try to pack!!
So, we go back to Kitty's Bistro and duh, its the same address as Kitty's Kaboodle (but it looks pretty upscale inside). N and V decide that we are not really dressed for it. But, then where do we eat? So, we actually go across the street to another restaurant called Rubicon...which also looks upscale but V sees something on the menu that sounds good to her so we go in....anyway.....
Well, this is the only negative thing that has happened to us...everything during the entire trip has been great...
we've had some wonderful experiences, and even had good weather.
We are seated and tell our waiter (Italian or French, not sure) that we are not starving and we'll order several starters, wine and then we'll have that dessert!
V and I get our salads and N says she will wait for hers when we get our 2nd starter.....we enjoy a bottle of wine and begin to talk and talk and talk...I'm not even paying attention that a couple is seated next to us...have their starters, then their steak dinner and other than taking V and my plates away we never see him again.
Finally, N says "hey, they have finished their complete dinner and I have not even had my starter yet..."
So,we tell the waiter but he gives a lame excuse and N decides that he should have come back at least once and that we were just neglected....she's thinking because we are not ordering enough food, or maybe we are not as dressed up as others but we are in a corner anyway, no one can really notice and we are not ruining anyone else's dinner. We notice then that everyone has had their dinner and we have not had our 2nd starters and N had not had anything to eat. So, N goes to the front desk and explains and they were gracious enough to comp our salads (V and mine) and we pay for the wine and leave.
So, poor N never did get dinner that night! She was worried we would be left waiting even longer and wanted to begin the walk back to the guesthouse...and, really, the waiter should have apologized.
Oh well...we had a nice time with the wine and conversation!
We get back and make sure we are all packed up.....Alex at Kilronan House is informed that we'll be in the dining room at 7:30 and our taxi (that we had reserved with the driver on Thur. night) would be there at 8:00. Alex is so wonderful....he tells us he will have breakfast for us....ready so we won't be late for that taxi!
Shadow
We stop into on last shop and buy a few more things-it just too much to list and we dread trying to get this stuff into our luggage...part of the problem was that our clothes we brought were heavier than usual because of the colder weather....ok, that is my excuse anyway!
We are just walking around Grafton Street enjoying being out...its turned out to be a lovely evening after raining most of the day.
So, now for our real dinner....I had read about a place (in a travel book-big mistake!) called Kitty's Kaboodle on Merrion Row....so we walk in that direction....I see a Kitty's Bistro but decide that is not it....KK was described as informal, Irish cuisine and continental, with crayons that you can use and some of the artwork is on the walls. It just sounded like a fun place! So, we keep walking around the area and its now about 8:00pm...we still have to eat and then walk back to guesthouse and try to pack!!
So, we go back to Kitty's Bistro and duh, its the same address as Kitty's Kaboodle (but it looks pretty upscale inside). N and V decide that we are not really dressed for it. But, then where do we eat? So, we actually go across the street to another restaurant called Rubicon...which also looks upscale but V sees something on the menu that sounds good to her so we go in....anyway.....
Well, this is the only negative thing that has happened to us...everything during the entire trip has been great...
we've had some wonderful experiences, and even had good weather.
We are seated and tell our waiter (Italian or French, not sure) that we are not starving and we'll order several starters, wine and then we'll have that dessert!
V and I get our salads and N says she will wait for hers when we get our 2nd starter.....we enjoy a bottle of wine and begin to talk and talk and talk...I'm not even paying attention that a couple is seated next to us...have their starters, then their steak dinner and other than taking V and my plates away we never see him again.
Finally, N says "hey, they have finished their complete dinner and I have not even had my starter yet..."
So,we tell the waiter but he gives a lame excuse and N decides that he should have come back at least once and that we were just neglected....she's thinking because we are not ordering enough food, or maybe we are not as dressed up as others but we are in a corner anyway, no one can really notice and we are not ruining anyone else's dinner. We notice then that everyone has had their dinner and we have not had our 2nd starters and N had not had anything to eat. So, N goes to the front desk and explains and they were gracious enough to comp our salads (V and mine) and we pay for the wine and leave.
So, poor N never did get dinner that night! She was worried we would be left waiting even longer and wanted to begin the walk back to the guesthouse...and, really, the waiter should have apologized.
Oh well...we had a nice time with the wine and conversation!
We get back and make sure we are all packed up.....Alex at Kilronan House is informed that we'll be in the dining room at 7:30 and our taxi (that we had reserved with the driver on Thur. night) would be there at 8:00. Alex is so wonderful....he tells us he will have breakfast for us....ready so we won't be late for that taxi!
Shadow
Nov 12th, 2005, 12:06 AM
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Oh how I hate the "leaving day"...its so sad....I love Ireland and its just sad to leave...but, after being gone for 2 weeks I am looking forward to seeing my husband and my 2 sheltie dogs!
Our "leaving day" went so smooth!! Alex had breakfast for us just as planned...
Our taxi driver was there right on time as planned on Thur. night...and we could still fit our luggage in his big taxi!
Now, to bring back my mom's antique clock I had to have it in a large bag which was my "carry-on" and would stay with me...I had another bag filled with jars of jam, clotted cream and digestives and I also had to have my purse in it and it was "filled to the gills". I am hoping I get on the plan like this.....and of course, there is duty free stuff....I buy a piece of cheese for a friend who loves Irish cheese!
Everythings goes very smooth and we wait for the flight....we see Dawn again-she and her husband have had a wonderful time in Ireland too....its great to hear her stories!
I get on board just fine....my bag with clock is fine and my hugh bag with purse gets by too...I have it under my arm with jacket over it...yeah!
This flight we're on St. Keeva which has the tv screens and V is happy!
The food is great as usual....I know its chic to complain about airline food but I like it...I've never had a bad meal...and Aer Lingus food is really good. I take my ambien and go to sleep after lunch...I do not even know they have given me a scone a few hours later but am awake for the final meal-very smooth flight! Love that ambien!
We arrive back in LA and husbands are all there to greet us and take us out to dinner...we have lots to be greatful for, wonderful stories to tell and another lovely trip to Ireland has come and gone.....
If my mom stays well I will go back to see her in May or June or so....
Some ideas to share:
If you use American Express Credit Card you will only be charged in Euro's...you will not experience the Dynamic Currency Conversion I had heard about before leaving.....they only charge in that county's currency-I found that out the first night.
To call home go to the "Newsagent" shop in the airport and buy a pre-paid phone card if you want to call right away...othewise, buy them in a town-they are a very easy way to call home!
I brought a nice warm jacket/coat that had a hood...I never used my umbrella...I just used the hood when it rained.
I brought disposable facial wipes that came in handy since most places do not have washcloths.
Do not trust restaurants in travel books...I should have mentioned it here first and heard back from Dubliners....
I usually have all my restaurants lined up but did not this time....
Caramel Digestives (McVitties) are the bomb!! So, so good!! I also LOVE Magnum Ice cream-the white chocolate rocks!!!
We all loved the soup all over Ireland....with brown bread....yum!
I also love lasagne and chips-its a guilty please I allow myself when in Ireland...I even took a picture of it because friends don't believe you get chips (french fries) with lasagne!
The first thing I tell people who travel with me (or are traveling) is that do not expect things to be as they are at home!!! Do not!!! Otherwise, why travel??? Nothing erks me more than hearing "its not like that at home" or "at home........".
Expect to get lost, expect to walk and walk and walk...best way to see the city and get a feel for the place....
Also, do not expect the same food you get at home, do not expect to eat at the same time, do not expect...anything!!! Just go with the flow, enjoy, be thankful you are "on holiday" and there are no dirty dishes to consider, or laundry to do (for the time being anyway).
Things will be different-that's why you're there....right???
Thanks for being patient with my stories...
Shadow
Our "leaving day" went so smooth!! Alex had breakfast for us just as planned...
Our taxi driver was there right on time as planned on Thur. night...and we could still fit our luggage in his big taxi!
Now, to bring back my mom's antique clock I had to have it in a large bag which was my "carry-on" and would stay with me...I had another bag filled with jars of jam, clotted cream and digestives and I also had to have my purse in it and it was "filled to the gills". I am hoping I get on the plan like this.....and of course, there is duty free stuff....I buy a piece of cheese for a friend who loves Irish cheese!
Everythings goes very smooth and we wait for the flight....we see Dawn again-she and her husband have had a wonderful time in Ireland too....its great to hear her stories!
I get on board just fine....my bag with clock is fine and my hugh bag with purse gets by too...I have it under my arm with jacket over it...yeah!
This flight we're on St. Keeva which has the tv screens and V is happy!
The food is great as usual....I know its chic to complain about airline food but I like it...I've never had a bad meal...and Aer Lingus food is really good. I take my ambien and go to sleep after lunch...I do not even know they have given me a scone a few hours later but am awake for the final meal-very smooth flight! Love that ambien!
We arrive back in LA and husbands are all there to greet us and take us out to dinner...we have lots to be greatful for, wonderful stories to tell and another lovely trip to Ireland has come and gone.....
If my mom stays well I will go back to see her in May or June or so....
Some ideas to share:
If you use American Express Credit Card you will only be charged in Euro's...you will not experience the Dynamic Currency Conversion I had heard about before leaving.....they only charge in that county's currency-I found that out the first night.
To call home go to the "Newsagent" shop in the airport and buy a pre-paid phone card if you want to call right away...othewise, buy them in a town-they are a very easy way to call home!
I brought a nice warm jacket/coat that had a hood...I never used my umbrella...I just used the hood when it rained.
I brought disposable facial wipes that came in handy since most places do not have washcloths.
Do not trust restaurants in travel books...I should have mentioned it here first and heard back from Dubliners....
I usually have all my restaurants lined up but did not this time....
Caramel Digestives (McVitties) are the bomb!! So, so good!! I also LOVE Magnum Ice cream-the white chocolate rocks!!!
We all loved the soup all over Ireland....with brown bread....yum!
I also love lasagne and chips-its a guilty please I allow myself when in Ireland...I even took a picture of it because friends don't believe you get chips (french fries) with lasagne!
The first thing I tell people who travel with me (or are traveling) is that do not expect things to be as they are at home!!! Do not!!! Otherwise, why travel??? Nothing erks me more than hearing "its not like that at home" or "at home........".
Expect to get lost, expect to walk and walk and walk...best way to see the city and get a feel for the place....
Also, do not expect the same food you get at home, do not expect to eat at the same time, do not expect...anything!!! Just go with the flow, enjoy, be thankful you are "on holiday" and there are no dirty dishes to consider, or laundry to do (for the time being anyway).
Things will be different-that's why you're there....right???
Thanks for being patient with my stories...
Shadow
Nov 14th, 2005, 10:11 AM
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I wanted to add that I rented the car from Hertz-Ireland...this is done through O'Scannlain International Co.
(www.oscannlain.com/hertz).
This was my 2nd time using them and I've been very happy both times (Shannon and Dublin). If you pre-pay you will get a very good rate....(I don't have it in front of me now but if anyone is interested (not many are reading this report so probably not!! lol... but I'm willing to help if someone is reading this..lol)I will go look it up...I thought it was a good deal.
I will be renting from them on my next trip for sure-I had previously always rented from Dan Dooley but I liked the car I got better and the rates were better both times I rented.
Shadow
(www.oscannlain.com/hertz).
This was my 2nd time using them and I've been very happy both times (Shannon and Dublin). If you pre-pay you will get a very good rate....(I don't have it in front of me now but if anyone is interested (not many are reading this report so probably not!! lol... but I'm willing to help if someone is reading this..lol)I will go look it up...I thought it was a good deal.
I will be renting from them on my next trip for sure-I had previously always rented from Dan Dooley but I liked the car I got better and the rates were better both times I rented.
Shadow
Nov 14th, 2005, 05:32 PM
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Lucielou-Thanks!! Yes, I do tend to enjoy myself!! Life is too short to be whiney!
Both my parents are from Co. Roscommon and I grew up with "everything Irish"....no Danny Boy at my house! All my parents friends were Irish....so, when I made my first trip at 16 I really felt like I had come home....and, I still feel like that today.....
Hey, regarding the Hert Ireland car rental-just today I got the free T-Shirt (cute with a map of Ireland on the front) they promised if I filled out a questionnaire. OK, I have tons of t-shirts but still.....
Shadow
Both my parents are from Co. Roscommon and I grew up with "everything Irish"....no Danny Boy at my house! All my parents friends were Irish....so, when I made my first trip at 16 I really felt like I had come home....and, I still feel like that today.....
Hey, regarding the Hert Ireland car rental-just today I got the free T-Shirt (cute with a map of Ireland on the front) they promised if I filled out a questionnaire. OK, I have tons of t-shirts but still.....
Shadow
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Sounds like a great trip, even including the sometimes difficult relatives. I know that the true secret of enjoying Ireland is cherish the differences, while relaxing in the comfort of the relative familiarity.
Hoping to return this coming April. Will probably just be my wife and I, this trip. We can't think of a better place to celebrate our wedding anniversary!
Wishing you many more returns, as well ...
Bob
Hoping to return this coming April. Will probably just be my wife and I, this trip. We can't think of a better place to celebrate our wedding anniversary!
Wishing you many more returns, as well ...
Bob
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Bob: good to hear from you....I have enjoyed your reports too...
I am already thinking of my next trip too....hopefully, it will just be a vacation trip...as difficult as my mother is I am not looking forward to getting "that call"...
I am thinking of late May next time...my birthday is June 1 and it would be fun to be there then!
My husband and I are thinking of spending our 25th anniversary in Ireland....2007..definately at Ashford Castle...thinking also of bringing friends to celebrate...maybe even our own small tour...just thinking...and, we'll all climb Croagh Patrick (I did the pilgrimage in....1971!!) so I may not make it all the way this time but I would train for it all that year if so...lol I know my husband would love to do it.
Thanks again,
Shadow
I am already thinking of my next trip too....hopefully, it will just be a vacation trip...as difficult as my mother is I am not looking forward to getting "that call"...
I am thinking of late May next time...my birthday is June 1 and it would be fun to be there then!
My husband and I are thinking of spending our 25th anniversary in Ireland....2007..definately at Ashford Castle...thinking also of bringing friends to celebrate...maybe even our own small tour...just thinking...and, we'll all climb Croagh Patrick (I did the pilgrimage in....1971!!) so I may not make it all the way this time but I would train for it all that year if so...lol I know my husband would love to do it.
Thanks again,
Shadow
Nov 15th, 2005, 12:19 AM
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Hey shadow!
Lovely trip report, you are so sweet and it was wonderful to meet you on our flight. This is my first time back to fodors since my trip and it has been tough to stay away!
Never having experienced jet lag before, the first week home was intense. I must also say that while going on vacation out of season is a blast, it is the start of my busy season at work...jet lag and 75 hour work weeks do not mix!
I know on our flight we spoke of trip reports and you beat me to it but I promise to tell all soon.
Your idea of a SoCal "I love Ireland" GTG sounds good, we will have to work on it!
One more thing...
<<Sher: "Dawn told me she and her husband loved Ireland and I am sure they will go back.">>
am racking my brain and met too many people in Ireland while drinking Irish coffee...who is SHER????
Shadow, again, wonderful to have met you!
Dawn
Lovely trip report, you are so sweet and it was wonderful to meet you on our flight. This is my first time back to fodors since my trip and it has been tough to stay away!
Never having experienced jet lag before, the first week home was intense. I must also say that while going on vacation out of season is a blast, it is the start of my busy season at work...jet lag and 75 hour work weeks do not mix!
I know on our flight we spoke of trip reports and you beat me to it but I promise to tell all soon.
Your idea of a SoCal "I love Ireland" GTG sounds good, we will have to work on it!
One more thing...
<<Sher: "Dawn told me she and her husband loved Ireland and I am sure they will go back.">>
am racking my brain and met too many people in Ireland while drinking Irish coffee...who is SHER????
Shadow, again, wonderful to have met you!
Dawn
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Dawn: yeah, meeting you and being on the same flight going to Ireland AND coming back was very special!
Yes, I will be thinking of a "get together" would be fun!!
I am so weird that Jet-lag affects me in a positive way....it helps me to go to bed earlier and I'm trying to keep that schedule...I have been a notorious night owl for so long...this is healthier for me!
Shadow
Yes, I will be thinking of a "get together" would be fun!!
I am so weird that Jet-lag affects me in a positive way....it helps me to go to bed earlier and I'm trying to keep that schedule...I have been a notorious night owl for so long...this is healthier for me!
Shadow
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I have never been to Ireland but hope to do so in the future when time permits. I enjoyed your trip report. What an interesting family history.
It is very difficult making the long trip to see an elderly parent. I also returned Sunday from my yearly visit to see my mum in the U.K. who is beginning to show her age (86) and I too dread "that call". (Jet lag has me up here in the midwest at 4:00 am.)
We also drag back lots of Milk Chocolate Digestives for ourselves and others.
Once again thanks for sharing.
Sandy
I have never been to Ireland but hope to do so in the future when time permits. I enjoyed your trip report. What an interesting family history.
It is very difficult making the long trip to see an elderly parent. I also returned Sunday from my yearly visit to see my mum in the U.K. who is beginning to show her age (86) and I too dread "that call". (Jet lag has me up here in the midwest at 4:00 am.)
We also drag back lots of Milk Chocolate Digestives for ourselves and others.
Once again thanks for sharing.
Sandy
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Sandy-thanks for responding! I guess I'm not the only one in this situation...an elderly parent living in another country. (My mother did not think ahead when she decided to move to Ireland....I was only 19 and still living at home when she told me she was moving to Ireland...in 2 weeks!! It was hard to find a place to live). So, now she is still there and I go to see her as often as I can...but, its not always easy.
Next time in the UK see if they have the Caramel Digestives....they are soooo good!!
I hope you get to Ireland someday....
I've been to England, Wales and Scotland (my niece lives in London). I hope to get back there someday!
Shadow
Next time in the UK see if they have the Caramel Digestives....they are soooo good!!
I hope you get to Ireland someday....
I've been to England, Wales and Scotland (my niece lives in London). I hope to get back there someday!
Shadow
Nov 18th, 2005, 02:01 AM
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Shadow,
Its a shame about the dinner at Rubicon. Kitty's Kaboodle was a great relaxed place but the renovated and upped the prices and is very average food now in my opinion.
Also I would NEVER worried how you are dressed here people are bery casual ad you do not have to dress up foer dinner in most places in Dublin.
Rubicon has been on a downward slope for a long time and it has me annoyed me they do not get their act together. There is a lovely Thai called Pappaya just one street closer to the Green off BAggett/Merrion Row also Ely Wine bar which is a wine bar/restaurant with a good menu. They have an organic farm they source their meat from.
Let em know when you are going back to Dublin and I will pick some restaurants that I think are good to reccommend to you.
Happy Travels
Its a shame about the dinner at Rubicon. Kitty's Kaboodle was a great relaxed place but the renovated and upped the prices and is very average food now in my opinion.
Also I would NEVER worried how you are dressed here people are bery casual ad you do not have to dress up foer dinner in most places in Dublin.
Rubicon has been on a downward slope for a long time and it has me annoyed me they do not get their act together. There is a lovely Thai called Pappaya just one street closer to the Green off BAggett/Merrion Row also Ely Wine bar which is a wine bar/restaurant with a good menu. They have an organic farm they source their meat from.
Let em know when you are going back to Dublin and I will pick some restaurants that I think are good to reccommend to you.
Happy Travels
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Shadow, what did you think of the movie OMAGH? I still sigh when I think of it. If I could get health care in Ireland I'd move there also. My daughter would have fits. Instead she is insisting I relocate from a lovely island off the coast of Ga. to a lovely island off the coast of Wa. She keeps telling me it's green like Ireland. It's hard for me to travel right now, so my move will be sight unseen. Kind Regards, Joan
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