“May the strength of three be in your journey.” Irish Toast
The three of us — Karen Ann, Kenzie and I — head out mid morning on Thursday, June 21st to the Sacramento airport for the first leg of our trip to Dublin. We’re headed to San Francisco! It’s a small plane and I am seated next to a friendly young man, Dakota from Idaho (of course, they’re all young when compared to someone in her 60’s) who chats with me for most of the trip.
Short flight from Sac to SF. That’s my new buddy, Dakota from Idaho.
Just a short 35 minutes and we arrive. We have over an hour to get to the International Terminal and are headed there when we hear our names announced over the loud speakers! In a panic we rush to the Aer Lingus gate only to learn they are simply trying to verify the number of passengers because they are filled and have people waiting for standby.
SF Airport – Aer Lingus
KarenAnn and Kenzie ready to go! We boarded early.
After a long line at Customs and a wait for the rental car, we headed to our Hotel. Driving in Ireland is quite a challenge. KarenAnn navigated while I drove. I just kept saying out loud – stay on the left, stay on the left…not that hard in a line of cars, but the left turns are tricky. It seems natural to head to the right side of the road, but thank goodness I managed to stay left! Once we checked into the Jury’s Inn Christchurch, we headed out (walking) to see some of the sights and sounds of Dublin.
The view from our room – Christchurch – so pretty!
Lexi found us!
Lunch of fish and chips
Kenzie, KarenAnn and Lexi in front of a cute Irish Cafe.
The infamous Temple Bar!
Another view from our room. Amanda and I are in one room and KarenAnn and Kenzie are just down the hall.
I am not a beer drinker, but this cider beer is light and delicious!
This is a banofee tart – that’s banana and toffee and it was as good as it looks.
Safari So Good 