Dublin

Our trip to Ireland was pretty spur of the moment. Keaton had work related business in Dublin and last minute we decided that I would join in the fun! However, right before I was supposed to leave for the trip my son and I both caught the stomach flu. The day before my flight I finally started to feel better and did a quick doctor’s visit just to make sure I wasn’t contagious. When I was given the okay to fly I still didn’t check in for my flight, I just wasn’t sure if I could really make the trip. Alas, by some miracle I was able to get on the plane and make the long trek to Dublin. Due to my weakened state I spent those first few days in Dublin still recovering and adjusting to the time change. 

When I did finally feel well enough to venture out I was surprised how much I enjoyed Dublin, it had such a homey vibe to me. That may have been due to my Pacific Northwest heart, rain and overcast weather always feel friendly to me. Dublin has so many interesting things to see in the city. Everything has a history to it, it felt like there was a story everywhere. Due to the wonder of AirBnB we were able to meet plenty of locals, all of whom loved to comment on the fact that their homes were older than our country. Ha! One of my favorite memories of this trip was finding refuge more than once in an old pub. The service was always slow, the kitchen always seemed to be closed, but there was always a roaring fire in the middle of the pub and what always seemed like an unlimited amount of Guinness on tap. 

Looking back on this trip I realize what a miracle it was that we were able to travel internationally this year. COVID-19 has been tough on 2020 but I am filled with gratitude when I think about the experiences we were able to have on this trip!

[Shot on TriX 400 taken with a Canon EOS-3]