Hello! And welcome back to the world of Shoes and Baby Blues! It’s September (one of my favorite months) and I’ve just returned from Ireland (sad face).
The trip was incredible! Ireland is a beautiful country with a unique and touching story. Dublin is a city full of history and fun, and we experienced it all (and then some).
It was fantastic to meet the ManBoy’s friends from his time in Ireland and witness the city through his eyes and his stories. He showed me where he lived and bought me a pint at his favorite pub. He taught me about the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. I learned about Michael Collins, and Eamon De Valera, and all of the historical figures who fought hard for a free and independent Ireland. We visited Glasnevin Cemetery and saw the bullet holes in the walls of the GPO.
Not to worry, it wasn’t all educational. We certainly indulged in our fair share of the local culture. The Irish are a fun people and they put us to the test. (In all honesty, I’m not sure how well we kept up, but we certainly did our best).
The festival in Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Dun Leary) was amazing as well – food, crafts, workshops, and performances from around the world. They even threw a party in the bar of our hotel that raged well into the night! SO. MUCH. FUN. (I managed to get the ManBoy dancing at one point, though I’m strictly forbidden to disseminate any incriminating materials proving such an event took place i.e. videos and photos)
All in all, it was truly a marvelous trip – we took plenty of photos and made plenty of memories. Nothing like taking a mini-holiday to Europe with the man you love!
Though the return home was bittersweet, there is more fun to be had this weekend for Labor Day. (Gotta love three short work weeks in a row!)
The ManBoy and I will be road tripping to New Hampshire with some of his old high school buddies. Minus the 5 hour drive, it should be a great time!
Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll talk soon! ;-)
In the meantime…a few photos for your enjoyment...
The trip was incredible! Ireland is a beautiful country with a unique and touching story. Dublin is a city full of history and fun, and we experienced it all (and then some).
It was fantastic to meet the ManBoy’s friends from his time in Ireland and witness the city through his eyes and his stories. He showed me where he lived and bought me a pint at his favorite pub. He taught me about the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. I learned about Michael Collins, and Eamon De Valera, and all of the historical figures who fought hard for a free and independent Ireland. We visited Glasnevin Cemetery and saw the bullet holes in the walls of the GPO.
Not to worry, it wasn’t all educational. We certainly indulged in our fair share of the local culture. The Irish are a fun people and they put us to the test. (In all honesty, I’m not sure how well we kept up, but we certainly did our best).
The festival in Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Dun Leary) was amazing as well – food, crafts, workshops, and performances from around the world. They even threw a party in the bar of our hotel that raged well into the night! SO. MUCH. FUN. (I managed to get the ManBoy dancing at one point, though I’m strictly forbidden to disseminate any incriminating materials proving such an event took place i.e. videos and photos)
All in all, it was truly a marvelous trip – we took plenty of photos and made plenty of memories. Nothing like taking a mini-holiday to Europe with the man you love!
Though the return home was bittersweet, there is more fun to be had this weekend for Labor Day. (Gotta love three short work weeks in a row!)
The ManBoy and I will be road tripping to New Hampshire with some of his old high school buddies. Minus the 5 hour drive, it should be a great time!
Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll talk soon! ;-)
In the meantime…a few photos for your enjoyment...
An Irish Staple
The ManBoy's Old Stomping Grounds
Dun Laoghaire Harbor
On The Dun Laoghaire Pier 
The Festival
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