Looking forward

I was just looking at the countdown at the bottom of this page and realized that by St. Patrick's Day our trip will be less than 100 days away. Once that gets to double digit counting I'll be very happy.

This has been a very trying year, and this trip is just what's needed to relax and have a lot of fun. Other than plane flights we haven't yet made any other reservations. We have contacted some friends outside of Galway who have a B&B to let them know we are heading their way and another B&B that does cooking lessons (can't wait for that) to inquire about what they provide. This trip will definitely have a different focus in addition to the required sightseeing locations.

While I've seen a lot of Ireland, there are still little nooks and crannies and bigger places that elude my travels. I'm hoping to catch up on some of those this trip. There are always sites I love to return to for some very special reasons that hold very special memories.

I would love to get back to the National Museum of Archeology in Dublin again for a longer time. My first visit was for only about half an hour when I needed to make sure I saw the Tara Broach. I know there are so many more amazing exhibits to see there, so I'd like to have the opportunity to spend some more time wandering around.

I'm also looking to another visit to Killarney Park and hiking up to the Torc Waterfall. And while there we have to have a ride in a jaunting cart. There's nothing like walking the streets of Killarney in the evening with all the summer energy.

I really missed getting back to Donegal last trip and would like to drive the Inishowen 100 out to Malin Head. I understand the scenery is something to behold. And County Donegal is such a beautiful place to be. Maybe if we have time a side trip to Glenveigh Castle and the grounds will fit in.

This trip I'd like to fit in some of the wonderful Irish gardens as we travel. I've never done that before except for Powerscourt. I'm hoping to get to Seaforde Gardens in County Down. I've seen some pictures and would like to capture my own.

Enough reminiscing for now. There are still more than 100 days and lots of plans to put in place yet. Just a few reflections on this next trip.