Belguim and Ireland
This past summer I went to visit my sister again in Belgium. The original plan was to go with Ted but since he just started his business, he needed to stay in C.A. You know that you really love someone when you wish that that person could be with you to see all the extraordinary sites you encounter because I always thought of Ted.
The first week I spent time in Mons where my sister lives. We had lunch at the main plaza there and window shopped. People in Europe really know how to slow down and enjoy a meal. It was so nice to see everyone drinking coffee or wine and relaxing. I decided we should try it too because I needed some practice!
Making a day trip to Brussels was a must and it was such a contrast to see it in the summer in comparison to when I saw it last winter. Ty and I had lunch and then I bought Ted's mom some olive oil with bergamont and other souvenirs.
Our first destination was Dublin, Ireland. My sister raved about Ireland so my expectations were high and I am happy to say Ireland was more than what I had imagined. Of course it's green, of course it's beautiful, but the people are so friendly and the breakfasts so good in comparison to other countries in Europe that typically eat cardboard with butter for breakfast.
I found Dublin to be hectic and crowded with a ton of people walking around like they all had a deadline to meet. We went to Trinity College and had a great tour guide: a college student who was witty and cute. The library there had a large quantity of antiquated books. We're talking about 500 years old. It was incredible to see the librarian climbing up ladders to reach books. I had no expectations of how the library would look and that's why I think I was so impressed. Isn't it always so?
We managed to escape the city and went to visit Malahide castle. The walk there was beautiful.
Outside of a museum that would be the Irish equivalent to the Getty. Lots of cool, old stuff to check out. Don't I sound so articulate?
Our day trip to Wicklow was well-worth it. We visited Glendalough which had ancient chapels and ruins dating back from the 5th century. The writings on the tombstones were completely worn away. To think how many lives have passed since the first tombstone was laid there. It's incredible to think of how many people come and go on this planet. It gave me the chills being there.
The lake between the two mountains was majestic. I felt like I was in the Lord of the Rings. "Precious!!!"
I enjoyed Dublin but what I enjoyed the most was spending quality time with my sister. I love you Tylene!
The first week I spent time in Mons where my sister lives. We had lunch at the main plaza there and window shopped. People in Europe really know how to slow down and enjoy a meal. It was so nice to see everyone drinking coffee or wine and relaxing. I decided we should try it too because I needed some practice!
Making a day trip to Brussels was a must and it was such a contrast to see it in the summer in comparison to when I saw it last winter. Ty and I had lunch and then I bought Ted's mom some olive oil with bergamont and other souvenirs.
Our first destination was Dublin, Ireland. My sister raved about Ireland so my expectations were high and I am happy to say Ireland was more than what I had imagined. Of course it's green, of course it's beautiful, but the people are so friendly and the breakfasts so good in comparison to other countries in Europe that typically eat cardboard with butter for breakfast.
I found Dublin to be hectic and crowded with a ton of people walking around like they all had a deadline to meet. We went to Trinity College and had a great tour guide: a college student who was witty and cute. The library there had a large quantity of antiquated books. We're talking about 500 years old. It was incredible to see the librarian climbing up ladders to reach books. I had no expectations of how the library would look and that's why I think I was so impressed. Isn't it always so?
We managed to escape the city and went to visit Malahide castle. The walk there was beautiful.
Outside of a museum that would be the Irish equivalent to the Getty. Lots of cool, old stuff to check out. Don't I sound so articulate?
Our day trip to Wicklow was well-worth it. We visited Glendalough which had ancient chapels and ruins dating back from the 5th century. The writings on the tombstones were completely worn away. To think how many lives have passed since the first tombstone was laid there. It's incredible to think of how many people come and go on this planet. It gave me the chills being there.
The lake between the two mountains was majestic. I felt like I was in the Lord of the Rings. "Precious!!!"
I enjoyed Dublin but what I enjoyed the most was spending quality time with my sister. I love you Tylene!
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