Fab Four
Jubilee Bridge at Runcorn
Me and John outside The Cavern
The Three Graces, Liverpool waterfrontMy blogging has been hampered the past few days by not having wireless for our laptop. Although I took a little tip from a certain teenager and was able to steal a signal here and there, it wasn't enough to post many photos--here are the rest. I haven't championed the cause of ethical use of the wireless Internet this weekend--should I feel guilty? I don't.
We said goodbye to Liverpool and our friends, off on a great drive through North Wales toward the ferry at Holyhead. The drive has islands, ocean, mountains and castles. And Welsh signage which is cool and weird and right out of Lord of the Rings.
Say what now?It occurred to me today that many people may still be going to holiday parties, returning their gifts to the mall and trying to find babysitters for New Year's Eve. We've hopped in the time machine with Dr. Who. We have no holidays--no tree to take down, no parties, no leftovers. We're citizens of a parallel universe for the next two weeks--the open road is our home. Like retirees in Winnebagos. Off to Ireland we go, in style.
Club class, babyI get seasick easily but have today determined that complimentary white wine, Stilton and Ritz crackers keeps the beast at bay. Or was I just too drunk to notice the nausea?
Docking in Dublin
Tom's family home is outside of Belfast, but he
ReplyDeletecan't remember which direction. There is a
graveyard where his great-great-grandfather is
buried. (i think that was enough greats) His
name was James Neill.
You must remember to ask about Garrett Fitzgerald,
the PM who visited us a few years ago, just to
see what people say about him. I failed as a
hostess because I had no egg cups. I did have
porridge though. An interesting experience
to say the least!
I meant to add that your ferry looks way nicer
ReplyDeletethan our ferries that travel to the islands out
of Seattle. Have fun in Ireland!!!
That photo of the sun breaking through onto the water is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAnd after this, a quiet life in Parkwood Hills? I don't think so!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful adventure! (But no parties, gift returns or baby sitter needs back here. Just COLD.)