A Great Adventure
It has been 3 weeks since we flew home from Ireland. It is time to wrap this adventure up. Our experience in Dublin Airport was just like every airport...all about 'hurry up and wait'! Pearson was a breeze. Automated customs and getting lucky with our checked luggage meant we were actually standing outside waiting to be picked up 5 minutes before our plane had even been scheduled to land. Thanks Chris! After having re-read this blog, a few things jumped out at me. (Other than some lousy spelling and some grammar mistakes.) History Ireland's History is fascinating. We were able to get a feel for a little bit of its' ancient history. The Battle of the Boyne, New Grange, Dunluce Castle, Rock of Cashel for example. Everywhere we went the potato famine/starvation was also front and centre. And of course there were our experiences with very recent history in Belfast and Londonderry/Derry with 'The troubles/The Conflict'. Irelan...