I'm back from my trip to Ireland, and yes, it really does look like the photo above! We had a wonderful time visiting our son and feel even stronger that we would love to have property in Ireland to live in for at least part of the year. We came home to a horrendous heat wave, and had a firmer appreciation for the 65 degree weather we enjoyed while away.
We covered a lot of territory while we were on our trip, from bucolic drives through Eastern and Southern Ireland, where sheep really do share the road with automobiles-
to a fantastic side trip to London for five days.
We did some touristy things, such as seeing Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, but also did some more unusual sightseeing, such as going to Highgate Cemetery, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and the Pink Floyd exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Our son Ahren was the most outstanding tour guide, planning such interesting excursions and activities. One fun thing we did was to have tea at Fortnam and Mason, purveyors of extraordinary tea.
We got back a week ago, and let me tell you, jet lag is no joke. The first few days back home involved waking up at 2:30 AM, raring to start my day. I have mostly recovered, and am looking forward to getting back into a routine and regular blogging. Hope you all had a good August!
It is great to have you back and blogging, and hopefully sewing. Just this weekend I revisited your last post and wondered if it wasn't about time for you to be back. Glad you had a great trip and welcome home!
Posted by: Sue | September 05, 2017 at 05:50 AM
Well, did he like the quilt?!
I have been to London and Edinburg and Ireland is on my bucket list.
Posted by: Sherry V. | September 05, 2017 at 06:14 AM
Glad you're back! Sounds like a wonderful holiday. I would love to go to the British Isles. Did your son love his millions of triangles quilt?
Posted by: Donna | September 05, 2017 at 06:41 AM
Glad you had a wonderful time. I missed your posts! Can't wait to see your next project.
Posted by: Michele Klein | September 05, 2017 at 06:51 AM
Where is Ahren and his quilt?!? Great to have you back, Nicole. Today is the first day of school here in SK, so I hope to get some sewing done when I have the house all to myself. Just think of all the sewing you could get done if you started at 2:30!!
Posted by: Tracey Holzer | September 05, 2017 at 06:59 AM
Welcome home, you've been missed. So glad you got to spend time with your far-off son, especially since he lives in a very special place.
Posted by: Stephani in N. TX | September 05, 2017 at 06:59 AM
Indeed, welcome home! YOur blog post today is also most welcome as you've been missed.
Great pictures and I look forward to seeing more photos and hearing all about your time in the UK!
Me? I've ben making a bazillion HSTs for a quilt for DS2.
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | September 05, 2017 at 07:24 AM
Welcome home! You've renewed my desire to return to Great Britain for another visit. And yes, Fortnum & Mason make splendid teas.
Posted by: Robby H. | September 05, 2017 at 07:52 AM
I’m so envious of you trip. I know I would love Ireland. Maybe someday I’ll go. Love your photos.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | September 05, 2017 at 07:54 AM
So glad you are home safe and sound. Thrilled that you had such a wonderful trip visiting your son while doing touristy and non-touristy things.
Posted by: choc chip sally | September 05, 2017 at 08:00 AM
Well I think you had a marvelous and enviable August. So nice that your son could spend some time with you and planned things he knew you enjoy. Your pictures are definitely lovely.
Regarding the heat wave...it has been awful.
So fortunate for you to have missed a good portion.
Posted by: pam hansen | September 05, 2017 at 08:33 AM
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Ireland and spend time with your son. Does he love the quilt you've made for him? I'm sure he does.
Posted by: Hildy | September 05, 2017 at 08:38 AM
welcome home!
Posted by: ina | September 05, 2017 at 08:42 AM
It's so nice to 'see' you here this morning! Your trip sounds perfect! Being shown the sights by someone who has knowledge of a locale is always so much better than winging it! Welcome back!
Posted by: Jan | September 05, 2017 at 09:35 AM
Welcome back! So great to hear you had a wonderful trip! You were missed by your blog fans!
Posted by: Mary Kastner | September 05, 2017 at 09:56 AM
So pleased you had a wonderful time away......
Posted by: Chookyblue | September 05, 2017 at 12:53 PM
Looks like a beautiful place and glad you had a good trip!
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | September 05, 2017 at 01:20 PM
So good to hear your voice again, Nicole. And I'm happy to learn that your trip was wonderful.
Posted by: Nancy Near Philadelphia | September 05, 2017 at 01:54 PM
Welcome back! I'm so glad you had a marvelous trip, and happy to see you blogging again!
Posted by: Margaret | September 05, 2017 at 05:56 PM
So glad you are back. Did you got to Waterford? Blarney? I went two years ago and would love to go back. Ireland is so beautiful. What a dream to think about living there.
Posted by: Debi | September 05, 2017 at 06:34 PM
What a wonderful trip - glad you were able to spend some time with your son!
Posted by: Jennifer in Indy | September 10, 2017 at 07:56 AM