Galway City, meringues in a bakery.
A number of people have asked me where are the pictures from Ireland? They expected to see more than sheep and manhole covers. But that's what I like to take pictures of. (And horses too.) I'm working on one of those online photo-books which has made me realize that there are far too many images to choose from. Here are a few.
In another life, Andy could have been a king with a castle or at least a duke or something. He was right at home here- as we expected. This is also where I found all the daffodil shots posted earlier. (Kilkenny, Butler Castle)
Blarney Castle
The seaside village of Kinsale. Sunshine then showers, then a gale.
More-so-than-ever-windy cliffs of Moher.
Bog and peat trench near Roundstone.
Outside of Clifden at Kylemore Abbey.
Dublin, 2 days of steady rain, indoor attractions.
Guinness storehouse- complimentary glass at the end of the tour. Possibly her highlight moment. Notice the cladagh ring, purchased on a NY street many years ago. Our Irish princess.
My highlight moment (Ashford Castle, Cong).
Already seems like so long ago. For more armchair adventures, stop by to see Silver Bella pal, Pam, just back from teaching in Paris where she and Amy met up with Kim and friends. Remember when we all went to CHA/LA back in February? Updates on that promised creative sharing project coming along very soon. We've been hard at work, almost ready. Really, soon! xoC
My mother and I have always wanted to go to Ireland together. How special that you went with your family.I'll be sure to sendher the link to your photos, Charlotte.
Posted by: Loretta | April 14, 2008 at 07:45 PM
I am loving your pictures. It looks and sounds like you are having an amazing time. One I am sure you will never forget xoxoxo Clarice
Posted by: clarice | April 14, 2008 at 09:19 PM
I love Ireland and your pictures have shown it as it really is. Earthy, real and beautiful!
Cherry xoxox
Posted by: Cherry Menlove | April 15, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Those meringues are works of art! At first glance I thought they were tulip petals! The emerald isle looks like magic. Beautiful photos. Thanks, Kelly
Posted by: Kelly Henderson | April 15, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful pix. I can just imagine how rich are the memories that flood your mind's eye when you look at them.
I was told that every year someone dies at the cliffs of Moher, from getting blown off the edge on a super-windy day. You can well believe that when you see them in person!
Posted by: Lilli | April 15, 2008 at 04:27 PM
charlotte,
i really enjoyed you photos. my son's girlfriend is doing a semester abroad this september in ireland....we may just have to go and visit her!!! can't wait to see the creative sharing project!! hurry!!
meleen
Posted by: Meleen Dupré | April 15, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Absolutely beautiful photographs. I bet it doesn't even begin to capture the beauty. I guess it was cold because everyone is bundled up.
- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
Posted by: Suzanne - The Farmer's Wife | April 15, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Oh so beautiful! Thanks for sharing - I hope to get there someday.
Posted by: Troy Louise | April 16, 2008 at 07:17 PM
your highlighted photo of you and a hawk reminded me of when my Dad and I did a 2 day hawk walk with the British School of Falconry up in Vermont. He had always wanted to do that so for his 78th birthday I gave it to him as a gift and we went together. We each had our own hawk and each one wore little silver bells on one of it's legs so we could each distinguish which was which and hear them as they flew through the forest. The hawks would soar up from the gloved hand, go and hunt in the woods where we were walking and then return to us on our gloved hand, landing in the most gentle way. It was one of the most extraordinary things I have ever done, that hawk just sitting there on my right hand, looking at me with his keenly sharp eyes. What magnificent animals. I still have the little silver bells that my hawk wore and when my Dad passed away a few years ago, I placed the silver bells from his hawk with him for his journey.
best,
carol
Posted by: carol Eldridge | April 17, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Those meringues look to die for!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | April 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
*sigh*... gorgeous.
Posted by: Anna | April 20, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Oh, I NEED one of those meringues!!!!!
Please!!!
And also it could be fine to walk that wonderful street with this mauve house!
Posted by: celia | April 22, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos. I'm there in November when I expect it shall be pretty blustery also! And now, I'm off to spread a little spring of my own, like your so serendipitous bee!
Candace
Posted by: Candace | April 22, 2008 at 04:45 PM