AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam is a city that I can get completely lost in and be
completely happy. I need no destination…no
directions…no goal…I just let my feet go and I turn at random corners. The result is always beautiful…always relaxing
and always an amazing way to spend the afternoon. I love to just roam about mindlessly along
the canals with no intentions, except to take in the beauty and peacefulness of
the city. Which, this city is very
peaceful. It is a relaxed, quiet city. As I think about it now…it’s
pretty impressive how still one can be in the city centre. I can sit along the canals and hear myself
think….not common in most big cities.
Join me and watch this short video I made along my walks and meditations
beside the canals….
My mode of transportation for the week...the only way to get around in Amsterdam, in my opinion. :)
The W Hotel Amsterdam.....drinks with a view.
A lovely place to take in the sunset over the city.
View from W Hotel.
Canal bridge lifting to let boats go under...
Canal crossing....
No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to Winkel 43 for an Appeltaart.
This is always my first stop!
:) Yay!
IRELAND
Ireland is magical. And Dublin is one of my happy
places. It is always so good to see our family and to be reunited with friends.
It is a place where we get to spend quality time with people we love
dearly. And this year we were blessed
with such good weather, and that is just an added bonus to put an even bigger
smile on my face. We had an amazing
autumn visit…full of falling leaves, pumpkin spice, castles, big laughs, delicious meals, a few pints, and lots of love.
This trip was a short but sweet one. Just long enough to remind me why I love it
so much and yet not enough to make me sick of it; I’m already looking forward
to next year’s visit.
Here is a little video of some of our visit.
On the flight to Dublin...it cannot get better than this.
I wish every flight was this good. :)
Love.
My heart. :)
99's in Trim!
Dún Laoghaire! :)
Lovely.
Time for a pint?
Thanks for the CD John!! I even got their autographs! ;)
Irish Coffee or just coffee?? :)
:)
Yummy family dinner! I could go for this right now...it was just like Christmas dinner!
Thanks for the selfie stick Sean! ;)
Photobombed!
Fun with the family!
This year Fint's bro, John, got us tickets for the Culture Night story telling at the National Leprechaun Museum...and it was amazing. (Thanks John!) And I kid you not...on our way to the Museum, there was a rainbow over us! :) Magical Ireland strikes again!
Some crafts in Dún Laoghaire.
Lunch with the kiddo in Rolly's! Always fun!
Dublin. I love Dublin.
Fint's famous Full Irish. First meal of every trip!
I want a plate now...
National Maritime Museum of Ireland...it is a beautiful museum in a church.
Thanks Carmel for showing this to us!
Northern Ireland stop on our road trip.
Family castle in Cavan. :)
For more info on this castle click HERE (PS. Fint's mum is an O'Reilly)
I think we should fix her back up.... :)
Lunch with the siblings! Love this group!
The siblings...such fun when we get together!
Messing. :)
Keeping watch.
National Leprechaun Museum of Dublin
Having a pint while waiting for our Leprechaun story.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
This is an absolutely beautiful church...it was founded in 1191!
For more info on the stunning church click HERE
Lighting candles, saying prayers.
Stunning church in stunning Irish Autumn weather.
One happy girl here.
Pizza!
The whole family....awesome to get a family photo.
Pints with my buddy John! :)
I always miss everyone and Ireland so much....we are counting down the days until our next visit...hopefully next time we will stick around a few days longer!! But then, no matter how long we stay, it is never quite long enough. A big thank you to everyone for making our visit so special yet again. You all truly spoil us with your time and love. Thank you.
All our love.
