Jimbuck2: London Calling

I got back from my trip Tuesday night. I was supposed to be back last Sunday, but had a bit of an unfortunate brain cramp when I was leaving London--I went to the wrong airport! I was supposed to fly out of Gattwick, but instead I went to Stansted airport. Ugh. I'm usually more organized than that when I travel. Guess I was just brain-tired. So I missed my flight, and the airline (Zoom) didn't have any other flights until Wednesday, and they said it was full and just generally weren't very helpful. So I had to scramble to find another way home. Got a flight Tuesday with Northwest that went to Minneapolis, where I changed to Toronto. Paid full fare. Ouch. Oh well, live and learn.

Had an absolutely fantastic trip, though. Best vacation ever!! London is fabulous. Weather was perfect. I actually got a sunburn. I had a blast in Dublin too. How could I not like a place that reveres writers, oozes music and celebrates pub life! Saw a bit of the country too--took a day tour, train to Limerick, then bus through County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher near Galway on the west coast.

I have to say, though it may seem corny, I left there feeling a stronger connection to my Irish-ness. It makes sense that that's where I come from. Five or six generations across time suddenly didn't seem like such a chasm. More like crossing the River Liffey than traversing the Atlantic. I definitely will return for another visit.

I'm just starting to get my 500+ photos organized, and I'll do a proper write-up later, but for now, here are a few snaps to give you the flavour.