Thursday, June 18, 2015

I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure

Hello from the Emerald Isle. The Irish know that a day has 24 hours because a case of beer has 24
beers. or is it the other way round?  Can's say enough about our tour guide, a sit down comedian whose diction and dialect are wearing off on me,  We've seen some of the most amazing castles, monasteries and cathedrals, and we've learned so much.  The ancient conquerers often enough abandoned any plans of conquest because there wasn't a tree tall enough to hang a man, a river deep enough to drown a man or any dirt deep enough to bury a man.  But still the Celts came and then the Vikings hordes leaving a lasting impression on the Irish psyche.

After a horrible flight experience we were driven around Dublin until our ankles up and our bellies growled.  Finally at eventide we were deposited at Dunboyne Castle for a terrific dinner and a luxurious suite.. even bath robes were included. There was a spa but we were so tired any thought beyond going to sleep was impossible.  Our tour of Dublin had included a visit to Phoenix Park, Grafton Street and St.Patrick's Cathedral. The day tired us no end but all the suffering was worth it.

Things got better and better on our third day at Clonmacnoise an early Christian site founded by St.Ciaran in the 6th century on the banks of the Shannon River.  It was humbling to walk among the graves of people dead for millenia.. Later that day one of anita's bucket list dreams came true when we visited an active sheep farm, Rathbaum Farm, drank tea and visited a thatched cottage. things got better and better as the farm hand sheared a sheep and I fed a lamb.  So the thatched cottage item is off the bucket list. Again we were spirited off to see the wondrous Irish scenery only to end up in Galway at the Raddison Blue, which after the Dunboyne Castle was a bit of a step down.  The food has been good but at twelve-thirty last night the fire alarm went off, sending me off to a night of  frequent bathroom visits. Anita also woke but in true Anita form went back to sleep.

If today is Thursday, which I'm not certain it is,I'll stop for sleep.It stays light until after 11 so we draw the blinds and collapse. Over and out.