Monthly Archives: August 2011

Leaving Edinburgh, our tour headed south toward England where we found this piper playing for tips at the border.  The countryside here was very picturesque, with panoramic views of Scotland behind us and similar views of the English countryside ahead … Continue reading →

Edinburgh is my favorite city of those we experienced on our tour of the UK and Ireland.  This old city, with brownstone buildings stained with coal smoke from years of exposure, is filled with history and a remarkable record of … Continue reading →

Our ferry landed at Holyhead on the island of Anglesey in North Wales, and we set off across the island to stamp our passports in the town with the longest name in the world.  After lunch we traveled through County … Continue reading →

We loved Ireland!  Everything about the visit was pleasant, and dancing was only part of the experience.  Liam O’Connor’s stage show in Killarney was fabulous and was enjoyed by all, and the Irish House Party we enjoyed in Dublin showed … Continue reading →

We began our tour of Ireland in Waterford, home of the Waterford Crystal factory and factory store.  Our accommodations were at the beautiful old Granville Hotel in Waterford.  This town also boasts the first flying of the Irish tricolor flag … Continue reading →

I’m back to posting more photos of our UK tour after taking off a week to attend Lucy’s graduation at Florida State University.  We were the proud parents at the hooding ceremony for our daughter’s Ph.D. graduation on August 6. … Continue reading →