It’s our first night in Bellagio, Italy. We’re sitting at a table in a little beehive of a restaurant. Neatly-dressed servers are moving swiftly around us in every direction. A bottle of wine sits on the table with bread, oil and balsamic, a bottle of water, and a big plate of assorted cured meats to keep it company. I’m so happy right now. Continue reading “First Night in Bellagio”
Dinnertime in Bellagio – Mangia!
It’s dinnertime in Bellagio – a picturesque little town on the shore of Lake Como, in northern Italy. The town is a nest of stone-paved alleyways that meander up and down the hillside next to the lake. We’ve been out exploring, with an eye out for a restaurant that looks interesting. We just found one. Oh boy… Continue reading “Dinnertime in Bellagio – Mangia!”
Bellagio!
We made it to Bellagio! No, not the Las Vegas hotel with fountains that shoot skyward while Andreo Boccelli sings Con te Partiro. (Although that is pretty neat). We’re in the little town of Bellagio, Italy, on beautiful Lake Como. Mamma mia! Continue reading “Bellagio!”
Ciao Italia!
That’s right – “Ciao Italia!” We landed this morning at Malpensa Airport, just outside of Milan. Our plan was to rent a car, find our way to the town of Bellagio on beautiful Lake Como, and check into a hotel there. Bellagio is only 90 km (56 miles) from Malpensa airport. What could possibly go wrong? Continue reading “Ciao Italia!”
Last Day in Dublin
It’s our last day in Dublin. Aye, ’tis a sad thing. If I was a young lad without a care in the world, I’d probably say, “I’ll leave when I’m ready, and I’m not even close to ready yet!” But I’m not a young lad without a care in the world, and our plane leaves tomorrow. But we haven’t left yet! Continue reading “Last Day in Dublin”
Dublin’s EPIC Museum – It’s Epic!
The plan for today is to visit Dublin’s EPIC Museum… It’s a museum about everything Irish. But it’s mostly about the ten million people who’ve emigrated from Ireland, where they went, and what they’ve done. Continue reading “Dublin’s EPIC Museum – It’s Epic!”
Ireland’s 20th Century
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been winding our way through Ireland’s history. We’ve almost made it to the 20th century. This island is beautiful, but its history, not so much. Ireland’s 20th century would be rough going too, but at least there was a light at the end of the tunnel.
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On the Loose in Dublin
We’re on the loose in Dublin. Our visit to the Chester Beatty Museum didn’t take long, so we have the rest of the afternoon free. Dublin is a great walking town, so we could just stroll around and take in the sights. On the other hand, with an enticing-looking pub on every corner, (or so it seems), maybe we should save our legs for tomorrow! Continue reading “On the Loose in Dublin”
Dublin’s Chester Beatty Museum
The Chester Beatty Museum was high on my list of things to see in Dublin. We’re on our way there, now. It’s located inside Dublin Castle, so that’s a bonus, eh? OK… We’re almost there… Continue reading “Dublin’s Chester Beatty Museum”
Thirsty in Dublin – And a Wee Bit More History
We’re thirsty in Dublin. This morning we toured the Guinness Storehouse. If that doesn’t make a lad thirsty, nothing will. Now we’re on our own, wandering the streets. And fine streets for wandering, they are. There’s something interesting on every block. Continue reading “Thirsty in Dublin – And a Wee Bit More History”
