This is my question. After spending a day in North Mayo and then driving into County Sligo a day later, I’m puzzled why we Americans don’t come to this part of Ireland. It’s gorgeous. It’s stunning. There are soaring mountains, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, historical sites, lakes, seaside towns and pleasant small cities. So…
Today marks the 2 year anniversary since my mom passed away. There are times when it feels like so long since I’ve heard the sound of her voice or felt the warmth of her embrace. Then there are times when it seems like just yesterday we were sitting at the table having a nice chat…
I’m officially on my way to Ireland. It’s finally here. But it’s all a bit different. I’ve written about how preparing for the trip has a different feel without Mom. As I laid out my clothes, there was no one there telling me I was taking too much or to help me decide on this…
Well, since I’m down to one week until I leave for Ireland, I’ve just not had the time to put into writing a good blog post. So here’s another photo essay. But this one is coming from Italy. And, in particular, my favorite spot in Italy — Castelrotto (Kastelruth in German) and the Alpe di…
Yes. I’m obsessed with Ireland right now. 2 weeks from today I’ll be on that plane on my way to a country I truly love. And yes, I’ve been super busy getting some client trips ready to travel and taking care of my own trip — which is why there’s no real blog post this week. Sorry…
County Sligo, Ireland. Have you heard of it? If you’re a William Butler (W.B.) Yeats fan, then the answer is yes. And if you’re not, then my guess is that was a “no.” This county is relatively small — both geographically and in population. It’s the connecting county between County Mayo and County Donegal. And…
