As you can probably tell from the title of my post, it has been raining here, a lot, even by Irish standards. It is the wettest August on record, and it's only the 17th! Last weekend we headed to Louisburgh- we did a tasting at the hotel where the Irish reception is being held and otherwise just hung out watching tv, reading, and staying inside!
This weekend, Paul's mom, aunt, and sister came to stay from Friday afternoon until this morning. We were mother-of-the-groom shopping. We went to a shop known for it's "mother outfits" about an hour from here. While we were there, it started pouring rain. We drove back through pouring rain and flooded roads. Luckily my car is fairly high and Paul's mom found an outfit too! Paul's aunt was going to head back to her home in County Kerry yesterday evening (by train), but there had been a train derailment caused by a landslide due to the heavy rains on that line. Luckily no one was hurt and everyone was able to travel this morning. I might start building an ark soon!
Other than that, not too much out of the ordinary is going on here. Work is going well for both of us, Paul races next weekend near Dublin, and we're working on the final details of the wedding that can be worked on from afar!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sister Time!
My sister, Margo, and I had a wonderful few days together. She flew in on Thursday morning, Paul picked her up from the airport and took her back to our apartment, and she was there waiting for me when I got home from work! Unfortunately her suitcase went to London, but it was delivered to our apartment Thursday night. Thursday night the two of us took in Disney's touring production of Beauty and the Beast at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin. It was excellent.
Friday we toured north of Dublin- Knowth and Newgrange (stone age passage tombs), drove through Slane, and stopped in Trim at Trim Castle. On Saturday we had breakfast at a favorite spot of mine in Dublin, Queen of Tarts, then headed north of town again to Malahide Castle and Howth, a fishing village. We did a bit of looking at a shopping centre near our apartment too. On Sunday, County Wicklow, south of Dublin was our destination. We started the day at Powerscourt House and Gardens, took in Glendalough (a monastery built in the 6th century), went to Avoca (a picturesque village), drove through the harbor towns of Greystones and Bray, and stopped at another shopping centre. Yesterday we wrapped up her trip with some time in Dublin- we did a 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour and explored Temple Bar and Grafton Street. Last night, Paul, Margo, and I had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Dublin.
Margo was entertained by the weather in Ireland- one minute sunshine, the next minute pouring rain! We also took a few "scenic routes" when the sign posts didn't lead us in the right direction! It was great to spend quality time, just the two of us, but also very hard to see her go this morning. At least the time from now until the wedding will go quickly!
Margo- Powerscourt House and Gardens
Me and Margo at Powerscourt Gardens
Me and Margo at the Bistro in Dublin
Friday we toured north of Dublin- Knowth and Newgrange (stone age passage tombs), drove through Slane, and stopped in Trim at Trim Castle. On Saturday we had breakfast at a favorite spot of mine in Dublin, Queen of Tarts, then headed north of town again to Malahide Castle and Howth, a fishing village. We did a bit of looking at a shopping centre near our apartment too. On Sunday, County Wicklow, south of Dublin was our destination. We started the day at Powerscourt House and Gardens, took in Glendalough (a monastery built in the 6th century), went to Avoca (a picturesque village), drove through the harbor towns of Greystones and Bray, and stopped at another shopping centre. Yesterday we wrapped up her trip with some time in Dublin- we did a 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour and explored Temple Bar and Grafton Street. Last night, Paul, Margo, and I had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Dublin.
Margo was entertained by the weather in Ireland- one minute sunshine, the next minute pouring rain! We also took a few "scenic routes" when the sign posts didn't lead us in the right direction! It was great to spend quality time, just the two of us, but also very hard to see her go this morning. At least the time from now until the wedding will go quickly!
The two of us on top of Knowth, the passage tomb
Knowth
Margo at Malahide Castle
Margo- Powerscourt House and GardensMe and Margo at Powerscourt Gardens Margo at Glendalough
Me and Margo at the Bistro in Dublin
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