As the world is starting to open up again my first thoughts are on travel. Now a bit more complicated with this flipping thing called covid but it’s been such a passion of mine that I don’t want to think that the world isn’t still my oyster. But I was forced to slow down and…
I noticed a heavier and heavier military presence. Two of the men came over to me and politely enquired what I was doing. I had my guidebook in hand.
I might be a bit biased but I feel very much at home in Leitrim. Oddly I have more childhood memories of visiting my grandad in Mohill than I recall my dad’s home place. It was probably the connection of my only surviving grandparent but visiting Leitrim has always given me a sense of peace.…
So I have twins boys who are two and live in a cottage with 2.5 bedrooms, getting outside is essential. Either that or I will be refereing a lot of physical fights for the day. However, we live in the wildest place in Ireland which also happens to be the windiest place in Europe. Twin…
5 things for the kids this weekend to expand their minds with music, poetry and science keep them occupied and expand their minds.
Well the weeks are flying by and we are already into to November. The start of the silly season many will say but I say it’s my favourite time of the year. Christmas Craft fairs, wiring cards, wrapping presents, trees, lights, I love it all. Start the weekend with the Parent and Kids group in…
So you’ve had an amazing holiday, soaked up the sun, the culture, the slow pace and now it’s back to the grind. Work has resumed and there is still a pile of washing to be done and bags to be unpacked and you still have sand in your shoes. You feel low and can’t shake…
The list that I am going by is 193 countries – currently 40 * and the Vatican This is made up of the 192 UN member states and The Vatican City. This list is sovereign states and doesn’t not include places like Palestine,Taiwan and Kosovo that are fighting for inclusion. It also doesn’t include all…
