After a couple of pictures with Jeanette and her son and many hugs we set out for Dublin. Not a bad drive...highways were a bit more like what we are used to but not at all charming. We've decided there is WAY too much visual clutter on our highways. It has been so nice to not see any...very few at best.
Between Roy and his co-pilot, Mike, we drove directly to the hotel with no problem at all and that is no easy feat in Dublin!! Checked in and got on the public bus that took us to the Guinness Brewery. What an interesting story, building and process. I tasted the beer and drank a bit of the pint they give you at the end. Still don't like beer but it was a fun experience. Caught a cab/tour guide back to the Hilton. The cabbie was great...he chatted the entire way as he pointed out various sights and told great facts about Dublin and the surrounding area. Well worth the fare!
We've just finished dinner and each of us has commented how tired we are even though we've done very little this day compared to the rest of our trip. Looking forward to spreading out a bit, washing hair in a shower you can actually turn around in and sleeping with air conditioning. B&Bs are charming but small.
Mike & Peggy fly out in the morning...we have had so much fun, laughed till we cried, teased and played and built memories we'll cherish for always. Not to mention, indulged in a lot of ice cream!! Blessed beyond words to travel ( literally and figuratively) with chosen family. Roy and I will leave early for Sligo on the northwest coast of this beautiful island. I'll continue to blog till we return home next Monday night.
FYI...5 shopping days till my birthday!! What more could a girl want than what I've lived for the past 2 weeks and still have 5 days to go? Those of you that know me, know I love to announce my birthday!!
We've loved the comments you all are leaving and it warms my heart to know you are traveling with us. I've read each comment aloud to Roy, Mike, Peggy and always get a giggle or response.
Pictures are few...Jeanette at the B&B and Guinness.
Check out the background. What a view!
Continues to be a trip of a lifetime. What a great way to celebrate a MID-LIFE birthday. Roy & Mary, just wanted to thank you for leaving for a few days as obviously the rain was awaiting your departure. Almost 3" in Lubbock and 6" in Plainview! Still, grounds will not be as green and lush as you have been experiencing. Here's (lifting a virtual pint of Guiness) to making your last few days impossibly memorable. Love you guys (hugs to Mike & Peggy), K & D
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