I’m back!
As I mentioned in my going away post, I joined with the Ireland Writers Tours for a week long conference of tutorials and writing workshops, from the amazing Eliza Knight and Heather Webb, led by Fiona Claire (who also participated in the writing sessions as well as led us in some interesting meditation sessions and fairy walks)!
It was lovely, and I thought you’d all like to see some pictures of the trip!
Now, I’m just terrible at remembering names of places, so… I’ll just pop a bunch of pictures up here for your enjoyment. Plus, you’ll see from my last picture why this took me a bit to post, and why I’m not up to giving details!
If you want to see the itinerary you can find it here (pay no attention to the URL saying September).
First, as I was in Dublin before the tour, I just HAD to visit this place (even though I don’t drink whiskey).
Then, on to the beauty of County Galway and points nearby.
Yes, I was there! (Fiona said there’s a fairy in this picture. Do you see it?)
Here’s some pictures of our group.
And obviously, I bought a small, but choice selection of chocolates!
But when I got home…. OY!
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Would love to join the next trip! Love Ireland and writing. What could be better?
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Totally! I think there’s a link to their site where you can see what they have planned.
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I’m so sorry you ended up with Covid, but your trip looked wonderful! Hope you’re feeling much better. ā¤
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Yes, nearly fully recovered!
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Not the ending you wanted but so glad you had a memorable trip. Not sure I could stomach seaweed flavoured chocolate though – an acquired taste….
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Oh, seaweed is just a salty thing, and the lime comes through more than the salt, actually. I like it, but not my favorite.
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Thanks for the awesome pictures. Sorry that you brought Covid back with you though. I hope you feel much better by now
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Yes, better… still a bit tired, but testing negative!
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Lovely pics! Hope the Covid isn’t too bad though.
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I seem to be slowly improving… Still tested positive today, though.
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing! Sorry about Covid š wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Ugh! A nasty end to a lovely trip! Hope you’re on the mend.
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Great photos! I hope your bout with COVID will be mild and short. And I also hope you’ll be well enough to post a bit about what you learned about writing during the conference. Take care while recovering.
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Thanks!
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Sorry to see that covid test. I loved seeing a photo of you to be able to put a face to the blog.
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It is rare… I am not at all photogenic, and even professional photographers have said so.
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The nerve of them! I loved the photo.
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Looks a great trip but sorry it had to end with covid. Hope it’s a mild bout and goes away soon.
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Wonderful photos, looks like you had an amazing time. Hope you feel better soon.
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Glad you had a good time and hope your dose of Covid is mild.
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So glad that you had a great trip. Get well soon.
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Thanks!
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Oh no! Hope COVID isn’t treating you too badly. Photos look lovely!
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Amazing pictures. Over the years, Iāve made many visits to Ireland (my partner is Irish) so itās lovely to see it again through your photographs. But sorry to hear you have covidā¦ hope your dose is mild and you recover quickly.
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Sounds and looks like a great trip. Too bad about the Covid, I hope itāll be a mild one!
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I got COVID on my last holiday – albeit just to Melbourne. Hope you aren’t too sick. we weren’t.
Loved Ireland when I went there – back in 1980. Still vivid in my memory.
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Oh no! What a horrible way to end your trip. Wishing you well.
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