Long Live the King
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By the time we got back to our hotel room in Exeter, she was gone. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in England’s rich history, had passed away at the age of 96.
Tales of travel, humor, sarcasm and other nonsense.
Where’s the Beef?
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Most of the tourists in Salisbury arrive there as part of a visit to nearby Stonehenge. While they’re in town, they take in the magnificent and very old Salisbury Cathedral. But those points of interest were not at the top of our list.
Are We Back To Normal Yet?
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I can’t help but wonder if a time will come when wearing masks simply isn’t a thing anymore.
Endless Ireland
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While I was researching places to include in our Ireland itinerary, I kept coming across comments online to the effect of, “With 3 weeks and a car, you can see all of Ireland.” I have no idea what those people are talking about.
Ireland’s Islands
How To See Ireland
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You aim your phone or camera at the view, so you can relive it long after the image has faded from your mind. You take the pic and check the results. But somehow, the photograph hasn’t quite captured the moment.
Castling Out
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Castles in Ireland are like churches in Europe. After a while, they all start to blend together.
Ireland to Ourselves
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On a spectacular late summer day, Kilkenny should have been packed with tourists.
The Fog and the Wooly
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Our tour through the Wicklow mountains took the phrase “go slow and easy” to an almost surreal extreme.
Travel in the Time of Covid
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Given the discouraging circumstances, you may be wondering – why are George and I traveling so far away from our home?
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This Israel
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We did our best to look past the nation’s troubled history and just enjoy the people, the food, and the landscapes.