Several weeks before my trip, I was asked to name one of the things I was most looking to see while in Ireland. My answer: the libraries. Or at least, two of them. Now, to be clear, I also had to add that I also looked forward to the landscapes,…
When I’ve been asked about my trip to Ireland, the first word that comes to my mind has been “charming.” And while that has been my summation of my full trip, it’s also the first word that comes to mind when I recall my visit to Killarney. The town is…
Last fall I finally made it to Ireland, a place I’ve wanted to visit for as long as I can remember. But admittedly, I was a little concerned that I built up too much expectation. It’s always a concernt about whether or not a place I’ve long dreamed of visiting…
Last month, there was one week that started off with the news that Paris’ Cathedrale Notre Dame was on fire. The news of the cathedral – for which construction began over 850 years ago – sparked such an outpouring of headlines and stories, shock and notes of admiration. For me…
One last evening in Paris. My last evening in this city I love and that means so much to me. After almost 10 years since my first visit, one more evening is not nearly enough. But I enjoy this night, this soft, pink-gold evening. The rain cleared to give me…
There are many reasons why I love Paris, but it extends beyond the beautiful architecture, delicious foods and that joie de vivre practiced with leisurely lunches and walks among winding, narrow streets. It’s more than taking time at sidewalk cafes, watching the boats or people watching on the banks of…