I'm Back from Ireland

A view of Donegal Bay
@BelleStarr (61463)
United States
September 21, 2015 8:26am CST
In case you didn't notice I have been away. My friend of 60 years and I took a vacation to Ireland that we have been planning since we were children. We spent 3 nights in Dublin, 6 nights in Cavan and then 1 last night in Dublin. We drove around really enjoying the sights and one we particularly loved was Donegal Bay. I have included a photo.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
22 Sep 15
What a wonderful experience to share with your friend after such a long time.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Oct 15
That was the best thing. Her and I lead such busy lives we seldom have this kind of time to spend together.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
21 Sep 15
Welcome back Isabelle, of course I noticed that you were not around, but I knew you were in Ireland. Beautiful picture, I want to visit Ireland.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Sep 15
You would love Ireland, the people of friendly and the country green and beautiful.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
28 Sep 15
@Inlemay All my friends tell me how beautiful it is. I do not know how it is that we never went there. It is true that almost all our trips were business trips (we added some days of vacation).
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@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
27 Sep 15
you would love Ireland for sure Anna
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
24 Sep 15
Beautiful! Were your surroundings as beautiful as all the pictures on the internet?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Oct 15
@simone10 flights are really inexpensive these days so it is more affordable than ever. Plus the dollar is strong
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Oct 15
@BelleStarr I'm going to have to save to go one day. I would love to go to Ireland and also Italy.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
2 Oct 15
@BelleStarr I am so envious. I have always want to go to Ireland. I doubt I will ever go but you never know.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54730)
• United States
21 Sep 15
What a gorgeous photograph. I am glad that you got back safely.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
22 Sep 15
Thanks it is such a pretty lace it is hard to take a bad photo.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 15
Now I see you did :-)! That is a lovely photo. And what a wonderful time that must have been. There is a mystery and magic about Ireland to me, Irish folklore is fascinating.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
22 Sep 15
It is a gorgeous country with a mystical feel. It is hard to take a bad photo there.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Nov 15
Glad you had a lovely time. Did it make you want to go again? We loved Ireland.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 Nov 15
This was my fourth visit and I am sure there will be more. I love it too but not as much as England.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Nov 15
@JudyEv These days with the weak Euro it certainly is cheaper than England.
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Nov 15
@BelleStarr We loved England too but found it much more expensive. The added attraction of Ireland for us is that our son lives there.
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@dodo19 (48182)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
2 Oct 15
I'd so love to go to Ireland. Glad that you guys were able to go and enjoy yourselves.
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@dodo19 (48182)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
4 Oct 15
@BelleStarr really glad you were able to achieve this dream of yours.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Oct 15
It e say was a dream come true for both of us
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• United States
2 Oct 15
so glad'ja made it back safe 'n sound. beautiful photo!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Oct 15
Thank you. It was hard to take a bad photo.in such a beautiful country
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@mom210 (9170)
• United States
28 Sep 15
what a wonderful trip, one of these days I will do some traveling.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Oct 15
Thank you it was a wonderful trip and I appreciate how lucky I am to be able to travel.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 Nov 15
That looks lovely.... I can almost smell the sea.... glad you and your friend had a good trip....
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Nov 15
I travel a lot but this was the trip of a lifetime.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
3 Oct 15
that sounds lovely... I bet it was nice catching up with her again.... nice photo....
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Oct 15
Yes it was. We haven't spent that much time together in ages.
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@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
27 Sep 15
Oh I have been to Cavan as well - my friend named her son Cavan because she loved it so much there. Welcome home from Ireland. I wish i could get there soon again
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Oct 15
It was such an unexpected surprise to find out just how lovely and untouched by tourism it was.
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@garymarsh6 (24028)
• United Kingdom
22 Sep 15
Hi there nice to see you on this site. Gosh so you have already completed your trip. I bet you loved it and you were able to find those things you set out to see.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Oct 15
Time does fly doesn't it and yes it went all to fast. I am glad to see so many friends on here.
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@TheHorse (238349)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 15
Did you get to hear some traditional Irish music?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
10 Nov 15
Yes in Dublin we went to the Irish House Party which is traditional Irish music and dancing and we had a great time.
@GardenGerty (169538)
• United States
21 Sep 15
Absolutely gorgeous. I guess you did not have any scary adventures only happy ones. Glad to see you back.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Sep 15
lol I lost my luggage for three days but that is for another post. I have tons of photos to share.
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
21 Sep 15
Sounds lovely. So happy to bump into you again on here. I hardly have any time to pop in but when I have I'll catch up. It was always fun here.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Sep 15
I spend limited time on here as well but so many familiar faces make it fun to visit.
@sofssu (23660)
22 Sep 15
Sounds like you had a great time with your friend. Hope to see you more often in mylot.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
1 Oct 15
Thanks sofs. I will be here, how often is hard to say since I am about to start on a writing project that will pay and take much of my time.
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
21 Sep 15
Oh yes Isabelle, I certainly noticed you'd gone. I'm glad that you enjoyed Ireland, look forward to hearing more about it. (I came over here because B was having a lot of problems, but I hope they are fixed now. I haven't abandoned it, and am dividing my time between the two sites).
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Sep 15
I understand the attraction of B but I am very afraid that they are not able to pay and just stringing everyone along.
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