The plane is about to take off from JFK to LAX but I wanted to finish posting to you. I went to Ellis Island after the Statue of Liberty. It was very emotional there because I found that BOTH of my grandparents came through Ellis Island at different times. My grandmother (who was such a…
I’m safe in the ground and heading to New York City in a cab. I just got paid with some extra time worked and a pay raise. I’m gonna live it up tonight. I’m glad to be home. Distant travel sounds so exotic but home feels so good. Once I freshen up in the hotel,…
I would be very remiss if I left Ireland without a nod to the band U2. Their band is the very essence of Irish poetry. Remember, you have everything you need right now. Decide that it’s a beautiful day and do NOT change that attitude, no matter what happens. I warn you – this pisses…
This song was written and sung by a Scottish lass named KT Tunstall. The guide on our Scottish Highlands Tour played this and lots of other really cool music mixing traditional with modern music. I hope you like it my beautiful girls. Xxoo
I’m safe in Dublin and sitting in the Knight’s Bar of an old Irish Castle. Well, part of it is old (12th Century) and part of it is new. I’m staying the night here during my long layover in Dublin. I’m going to have some lunch and then venture into the City Centre via bus….
King’s Cross Station plays an important role in the Harry Potter world. Today, I was in the REAL King’s Cross Station. You can see platform 9 and 3/4 there. They also had a shop in which I bought an owl for a very special scribe. I have bought you both a disgusting amount of stuff!…
London was my home base this trip. It was a good choice. I love it here and will be sorry to leave tomorrow.But it will be nice to be back to familiar things. So much is different here: the money, sayings, all the company names we know. They have Subway sandwich stores here, but most…
This is a beautiful mountain pass I saw yesterday called Rest and Be Thankful. Yes, that’s its name. Doesnt it look like heaven? Ugh! It was so gorgeous up there. I’ve never seen so many waterfalls in my life. Check it out!
I don’t know if you ever watch this show. I’ll warn you, this episode is kinda spooky. Think twice before letting Beatrice watch it, or watch it in the morning. It’s an episode of Most Haunted: Britain. This show has a team of paranormal specialists who go to haunted places and see just how haunted…
You are in bed, my wee ones, but I’m just getting up ( I’m 9 hours ahead of you know). It’s raining here, but the birds don’t seem to mind. They are greeting the morning! This is how the Scottish countryside sounds during a rain in the morning. I’m going further north today into the…