Coffees and Jews in Dublin: Wednesday 5 August 2015 (Day 73)
Elizabeth 11:50 am Wednesday 5 August – Kaph A lot – Dublin reminds me of Melbourne a lot. Maybe because they are both river cities with dubious weather. But they have…
Feeling a bit low, uncertain in Dublin: Tuesday 4 August 2015 (Day 72)
Tuesday 4 August 9:30 am Am I doing this thing right? I guess I am because it’s the way I’m doing it but am I doing it in a way…
Quiet Domestic Day for Thinking About What’s Next: Monday 3 August 2015 (Day 71)
Monday 3 August, 2:07 pm – Flanders Cross It was rainy and blowy all night; clear, if gusty, this morning. I’ve been for a good hour’s walk: quiet, peaceful, a…
At the Graiguenamanagh Tinnahinch Regatta: Sunday 2 August 2015 (Day 70)
We had lunch at the Step House Hotel in Borris then visited the Graiguenamanagh Tinnahinch Regatta. The regatta entailed, mostly, young people who looked very cold for having spent time…
Such a pleasant and full day: Saturday 1 August 2015 (Day 69)
Saturday 1 August I worry I’m not paying enough attention to the details lately and will have less to say, in the blog, in the book, when I get here.…
Starting to See How People Get Stuck in Ireland: Friday 31 July 2015 (Day 68)
Friday 31 July – Cornelia’s (Day 68) I understand how Jim gets stuck here, in Ireland. People are welcoming and, as Cornelia’s guest, I get invited to things. Tonight, there…
A Cold is Coming: Thursday 30 July 2015 (Day 67)
Thursday 30 July, 10:35am, Flanders Cross This might be the shortest, most artless of posts. Yup, full on cold, low-grade fever, knackered, sniffley, congested. Feel bad about bringing it to…
A Door from Supermarket to Pub – Like Narnia for Adults: Wednesday 29 July 2015 (Day 66)
Wednesday 29 July – 10:00 am Yesterday, at the local supermarket, Cornelia and I ran into one of her friends. He’s a cyclist and we fell into talking about rides…
I Need Some Time to Rest and Plan: Tuesday 28 July 2015 (Day 65)
Tuesday 28 July, 10:25 am – Cornelia’s As we drive Cornelia is telling me tales from her life and work when this oh-so-Irish comment jumps out at me: “All they…
Ireland – I’m too tired to be excited:Monday 27 July 2015 (Day 64)
Monday 27 July 11:55 am, Café La Coco, Kilkenny I’m tired. I had cramps in the night. When I rise at 6:45 to go to the loo Cornelia says “Good…