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    • Emily EmboIrland 2020
      Day 108

      Briefe an den Weihnachtsmann

      November 28, 2020 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

      Moin

      Heute haben wir Briefe an den Weihnachtsmann geschrieben. Auch unser Hund Sparky durfte etwas auf die Liste schreiben. Die Kinder haben sich verschiedenste Sachen gewünscht, wie einen Gaming Laptop, Power Rangers Spielzeug und mehr...
      Meine Liste habe ich als Bild hinzugefügt.

      Gestern Abend haben wir die Toyshow geschaut, das ist die beliebteste Sendung des ganzen Jahres. Kinder bewerten Spielzeug und-
      ...das ist es im Grunde genommen. Es war nicht sonderlich spannend aber Irland liebt diese Show anscheinend, im Radio wurde die Tage vorher nur davon gesprochen. Der größte Fernseh- und Radiosender RTÉ ist der Gastgeber der Sendung und sie sammeln gleichzeitig Spenden. Dieses Jahr wurden über 5,2 Millionen Euro gesammelt (Irland hat eine Population von 4,9 Mio.) der Betrag wird an wohltätige Einrichtungen gespendet wie z.B. Children’s Health Foundation oder Children’s Books Ireland.

      Nächste Woche wird der Lockdown gelockert, hoffentlich kann ich dann wieder arbeiten aber normal in die Pubs werden wir nicht gehen können...

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    • TravelerTwo Jims' European Adventure
      Day 66

      CÚIG GHRIANGHRAF-Ireland Day 1

      June 18, 2022 in Ireland ⋅ 🌙 9 °C

      Today was a travel day as we prepared for our flight to Ireland. We heard many horror stories through local acquaintances and new reports that there were numerous flight cancellations and significant staffing shortages at Schipol.

      As we approached the first terminals of the airport, we noticed huge lines outside the airport, and we learned that was just to get in. Our Uber driver remarked, you're in Terminal 3. You're relatively likely. They will be in lines over six hours.

      Schipol is a massive international hub. When we arrived at our terminal there wasn't one sign directing us to our ticket counter. We finally asked a security person who told us where to go, and we learned that we'd have a 90-minute wait before the Air Lingus ticket agents would arrive.

      We finally dropped off our baggage and then we had another two hours of lines to get through security.

      We never worried a great deal about missing our flight as we were in the front of the queue, and we figured that the flight would have no passengers if they didn't wait.

      We did finally take off about an hour late for the hour and twenty minutes flight to Dublin. The flight was relatively smooth and we made it through passport checks without a problem.

      We picked up our rental car and prepared for the drive to our B&B in Ballintubbert. I have been very excited about this leg of the trip as we are first heading to County Laois (leesh), the region where my maternal grandmother's family are from.

      We were welcomed by Markie and Eamon who showed us around their home, a restored old store. They were very welcoming and they invited us to join them for a BBQ. I do believe that Markie grilled enough meat for 16 guests. It was quite the welcome, and they were helpful about suggestions in the county.

      It really was a wonderful first night, and we are excited about our Ireland adventure.

      Oíche mhaith (good night)      Read more

    • TravelerTwo Jims' European Adventure
      Day 67

      CÚIG GHRIANGHRAF-Ireland Day 2

      June 19, 2022 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      I think that I had the best night's sleep since we've been on the road. The night was cool and comfortable, and we were ready to try exploring County Laois.

      Once again, I am grateful for Jim's skilled driving as he navigated driving on the "wrong" side of the road on country roads that were often only about one and a half car lanes in width.

      It's amazing to be in the country of my mother's lineage and to see what it is like, to think about life there and to experience a new sense of identity. I love the blend of the old with the new, and I don't think I've seen so many shades of green in one place.

      Our first stop was the Rock of Dunamase, the ruins of Celtic Castle where you can still see the majesty of the fortification overlooking the beautiful countryside.

      We then went to check out the Slieve Bloom mountain range which are more like the hills of New England. The evergreen trees were dense and beautiful. We considered taking a trail to a high point, but upon further examination it didn't seem practical to try and walk over the soggy peat.

      We traveled to the parish of Coolrain, and I thought that we had found the church where one of my great grandmothers was baptized, but it was an Anglican Church. I think we know the actual place to go after consulting with my second cousin Kate and we're going to give it another go tomorrow.

      We drove in and by towns that were names in my family tree without much of a context. The opportunity to see these places in person is magical for me. I'm really finding it to be very grounding.

      We ended the night with a great dinner hosted by Eamon and Markie. They made a traditional of bacon (think pork roast), cabbage and potatoes. It was really wonderful, and we enjoyed our conversation.

      It's been a great launch, and we're excited about our next adventure.      Read more

    • TravelerTwo Jims' European Adventure
      Day 68

      CÚIG GHRIANGHRAF-Ireland Day 3

      June 20, 2022 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      We woke up to a beautiful sunny day, and we understand that it has been different than the weather has been for some time.

      We launched the day with breakfast in Portlaoise. I decided to try the traditional Irish breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding and soda bread. I was curious about black pudding which reminded me of a spicy, grained sausage patty. It was interesting, but not something I need a second time.

      We headed toward the town of Camross to find the church where my great-grandmother was baptized and those before her were buried nearby. We wandered through a nearby graveyard and talked with a very helpful caretaker. He told us that the older gravesites were in the front of the church ruins, and that the remaining headstones were mostly worn. It turns out that the civil records were lost in a fire. I do think that we were in the right area, and we were very grateful for the caretaker's assistance.

      We took a ride to neighboring County Offaly, and we traveled over the Slieve Bloom mountain range to get there. The view of the lower valley was spectacular. We made time for an ice cream break, and then we returned to the village of Ballinakill armed with more information about ancestors. As we revisited a cemetery, an older gentleman offered assistance, and he told us that there was an older abandoned church cemetery nearby. He led us over to the area and he guided us through the very overgrown and uneven terrain.

      On one level, it was disappointing not to find visual confirmation of the actual gravesites, but it was powerful to know that we were in the land where my maternal grandmother's ancestors lived- some for their whole lives, and others before they emigrated to the States.

      I was touched by Jim C's observation: "When your great-grandmother (Molly Keenan) dreamed of Ireland, he dreamed of right here."

      Today was a "kindness of strangers" day. Every experience we have had to date has been met with hospitality and selfless kindness.

      May we always remember to pay it forward.      Read more

    • A van named Frank
      Day 124

      Slieve Bloom

      August 13, 2021 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      A night up the Slieve Bloom mountains of Ireland…apparently the oldest mountains in Europe alongside the Massif Central in France….these beauties date back 350-440MILLION years…when they once were the tallest mountains, now they are but 527m at their highest peak…not quite alpine. But ancient all the same! According to folklore and legend Fionn Mac Cumhaill lived here in his first 7 years of life….

      We’re parked up with a view down south east of Ireland, green plains, some twinkling town lights at night, an lots of purple heather dappled into the green shades.

      A glass of homemade apple cider to toast the evening and waking the next morning to the pitter patter of rain on the window…Irish summer. Slowly the rain subsides and the clouds begin to lift revealing more shades of morning green.      Read more

    • Irland 2022
      Day 4

      Der frühe Vogel und so.. 😅😅

      June 18, 2022 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

      Früh raus denn der Bus fährt…. Richtung Cliffs of Moher und stop in Galway.

      Der ganze Bus überfällt die kleine Tankstelle.. der Tankwart war glaub kurz überfordert..😂😂🙈
      Nur wir haben ein Verpflegungspaket gestern schon zusammen gestellt.. -> typisch Schwäbisch…😂😂Read more

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    • Ireland 2022
      Day 2

      Rock of Dunamase

      June 28, 2022 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      💬 The Rock of Dunamase is an imposing and magnificent example of a Celtic fortification overlooking the valley of the O’Moores, just outside Portlaoise, County Laois.
      The site of an early Christian settlement pillaged by the Vikings in 842, Dunamase became one of the most important Anglo-Norman strongholds in Laois. It was part of the dowry of Aoife, the daughter of Diarmuid Mac Murrough, King of Leinster, when she was given in marriage to the Norman conqueror Strongbow in 1170. When Isabel, the daughter of Strongbow and Aoife, wed William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Dunamase was given as part of her marriage's wedding gift. 💬Read more

    • Emily EmboIrland 2020
      Day 5

      Essen

      August 17, 2020 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Moin

      Heute haben wir Kekse gebacken, die waren sehr lecker. Warum auch immer haben die Mädels Blumen in die Kekse getan. Schmeckte aber trotzdem gut.
      Eier wurden natürlich auch wieder geerntet, von den guten Eierbäumen. Manchmal sitzen die auf der Fensterbank, habe ich aber noch nicht fotografiert.
      Aus Deutschland habe ich unter anderem Curry Ketchup mitgebracht, vor allem Winnie liebt den! Sie macht sich den auf so ziemlich alles drauf.

      Wir können so wenig unternehmen, weil Kildare im Lockdown ist bis Sontag, ich ja aber auch noch für eineinhalb Wochen...

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    • Emily EmboIrland 2020
      Day 10

      Verlaufen und Irish Stew

      August 22, 2020 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Moin

      Rose hat mich gefragt ob ich mit in den Wald möchte. Sie ist mit den Kindern dort spazieren gegangen und läuft da sonst auch, ich könne ja laufen gehen. Dumm nur dass ich absolut keinen Orientierungssinn habe und mich ein wenig verlaufen habe. Nach 50 Minuten haben wir uns aber alle am Auto wiedergetroffen, ich bin aber auch drei Mal dran vorbei gejoggt bei meiner Runde. Schnell gelaufen bin ich nicht, denn in Mitte des Waldes ist ein Hügel, Mullaghreelan. Auf dem Bild sind keine Bäume herum, heute aber schon.
      Abends gab es dann ein Typisch irisches Gericht: Irish Stew. Fleisch, traditionell Lamm mit Kartoffeln und Gemüse. Ich bin mir nicht sicher was das bei mir war, hatte zwar nachgefragt, dieses Wort aber noch nie zuvor gehört und einfach genickt. Klappt immer. Es war sehr lecker!

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