An experience worth noting
I promised to divulge a little about my trip away when I returned from it, however... I have been inordinately busy and ... well lazy I guess.I flew to England and found that even with the stopover in Singapore... the flight was dreadful to say the least. Although, I doubt you could make a flight that long pleasurable. In the end though, it's just a means to an end. I arrived with jetlag and to combat the lag, it was recommended that I keep busy on my first day arriving.
I booked a "Taste of London" tour with Cosmos when I arrived and headed to a quirky pub with a girl I met in the lobby of the hotel. The tour included the dinner, the transport to/from the pub and a river cruise of the Thames.
It was strange sharing this experience with about 25 strangers but as I had a new friend, I was happy enough keeping her company and chatting to her. The friend I met was from Australia also, Brisbane to be exact.
We weren't disappointed with the quirkiness of the pub... the food wasn't the best I had in London, but I was tired that night so anything would suffice. As for the sights of London??! It's incredible to have a tour and hear so much about a city you have heard about all of your life.
Whilst London was the beginning for me, seeing what I did during the month I remained on that side of the world still has images running through my head. There was so much to hear, to learn, to see and do. I gave it my best shot...but I missed so much.
For me though... Yes, London is worth experiencing... but so was Brussels, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic... and then of course, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. I believe I lost my heart in Ireland.
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humm... let me see: a few whines, and a few preferences. nothing major this time.
but imagine this: travel the world on foot, fall in love somewhere and try getting there… now that’s a major project. I like to travel, but losing my hearth would be my worst nightmare..as travel for me is a little bit more than just "travel".
I am sure you had a great time.
for you,
Ireland for me... it captured me. It's incredibly beautiful and people are laid back there, so it is akin to a home feeling for me.
Other than that, I am quite well... almost completely over the jetlag and ready to plan my next adventures. How is everything with you?
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART DID YOU TAKE ANY NICE PHOTOOS OR VIDEOS THERE DID YOU GET TO CORK
YES IT IS LAID BACK HERE AT TIMES
I thought of you in Ireland , wondered if you were far from my beaten track. I probably only just missed you.
Once in a lifetime? hmmm... I believe I may go back to the UK, I have friends in Scotland that insist I should return.
But we often choose countries based on our personal desires, which is understandable...for me, I wanted to see Scotland and Germany. They were on the top of my list. However... Ireland appealed a great deal to me, as did England... and Hungary was well worth the visit.
sorry to heeea someone annoyed you heeere but i suppose that could happen anywheeere i would imagine it would really annoy you to be faaair they shouldnt do that
Nice pics
Nice pics
I agree, Ireland is just great, and people have great hearth, but don’t spread the word also. I do understand what you saying, as I like to travel because I like differences.
just to do the sights is not important to me, as I don't travel for the places, I want to speak with people, and i do try to make that my objective. it is the only way i´ve learn to know a different culture. I've had some amazing experiences and it opens up a whole new world for us!!
great, no complain !!
all the rest are countries
glad to know you are back home safely
and that you had a wonderful time on your travels around so many countries
I am not surprised you feel as if you " lost " your heart in our fair Isle
I must strongly advise when you come back , that you visit us up in the north west corner of Ireland
I am so happy , you had such a lovely time --come back soon
Bogart_1960 -- Well if you are anything like myself, you will be looking forward to returning to work. I wish you well with the return.
What I have missed on the last few trips I have made Bogart is the freedom to wander off and explore nooks and crannies. When I just go somewhere and explore by myself... I get to see more of the less touristy stuff and I really do enjoy that.
prettyandwitty -- I am not surprised that I got that backwards... I am surprised I didn't mess a bit more up. I don't recall consider I went to France either, but I did land in Calais... I just don't believe we explored anything there. Oddly enough though, my foster parents were over in London at the same time as me and we could have caught up, had I known they were there.
And when I was staying in Sheffield, England one night... I had no idea how close I was to my Great Grandmothers birthplace until the next morning when we drove past the signage.
As for visiting you... My Grandfather was born in Northern Ireland, it's the one place I feel I should have visited and did not.
GoDaniel -- Thank you, Daniel... you are most welcome.
Lovely pics too Girl, maybe you could post more when you have a chance....
Thank you. It really was a most enjoyable experience. But catching up now I am home... well that's got my head spinning. I was invited to four parties within days of arriving home. 'Tis the time of year I guess.
So, how have you been? I thought you would be at work at this time of day?