As we wandered the weather was typicaly Irish, clouds rolling in, rain for a few minutes then sunshine again so these pictures will all look different due to the weather conditions so just bare that in mind as you browse. 
What struck me about Ireland is that unlike "Americans" they aren't afraid to use color! I LOVE that about the Irish.
Little houses all in a row! How utterly cute! You just step out your door and there you go, who needs a car?
As I was walking something seemed just a bit off about some of the doors. Notice the door nob? Something just a bit off don't you think? Yep, it's in the middle of the door. How cool! Poor Postman though as the mail slot is on the bottom. I'd hate to have to bend over to deliver the mail door after door, day after day.
This picture pretty much sums up the Irish climate. Moss, how I love thee, let me count the ways. Reminds me of my trip to Oregon.
This is a view of the back of the houses. This is the alley that runs behind them. It's quiet and quaint. A textural contrast to the smooth almost modern looking fronts.
I belive that I've mentioned before how much I love texture. I'd love to have such character on the outside of my home. This kind of character you just can't buy.
As an artist I was really sad to hear that even though this sculpture of a man and child is not "realistic" (my male readers please skip forward to the next paragraph) the town found his "man unit" to be offensive so, sadly, it was removed. Poor guy.
The sun came out and wow what a difference. I love this town. The shapes of the chimneys and the hustle and bustle of daily life going on all around me. The air was wet, cool and oh so clean.
The town knows the value of a piece of good art. I passed by this fellow almost every day. I wonder if he ever gets tired of reading the same articles everyday. But oh imagine all things he's seen and conversations he's overheard.
Yes his newspaper comes complete with articles. Look Bear, it's about cows and tractors!
Isn't this town just the most beautiful? I love Kiltimagh. Not only is it lovely but so is everyone who lives here. Oh how I miss it. My heart aches with the thought of the distance between us.
This church is just around the corner from Erynne and David. We walked by this church every night on our way to dinner and or the pubs. You'll get a closer look at the gorgeous tree on the left here in a second. I LOVE this tree. Shannon, I heard you were fond of it as well on your trip.
Again, I'm in love with the door on a church. I really really need to have one of these doors.
And dear readers here is "the tree". I just love how much character it has. The bell on the bottom right is from the church. David, as a child, helped to bring this bell down. Again, I can not stress how enjoyable it was to walk around town with David as he talked about the history of the town and his part in all of it.After walking around town, that evening we went out to the grocery store. Now, I must take a moment to point something out. You know how we as Americans sometimes generalize the Irish with things like "Rachel, did you see any Lepricons?" Well dear reader I am here to say that the following picture had me first perplexed then in an eye roll, then in a belly laugh. No wonder people in other countries think we are all fat and lazy!
Intruducing "The Hot Dog IN A CAN". Let me repeat that A HOT DOG IN A CAN!!!!!! Oh dear God, really? I mean it's labeled AMERICAN STYLE. Do they honestly think that we eat hot dogs out of a can? Blek!!!
As if hot dogs in a can weren't bad enough, here is a frozen hot dog complete WITH BUN! Yes it's a prepackaged hot dog ready to eat with the friggin bun! Now, I don't know about you but okay I admit, I have been known to eat some hot dogs in my day straight from the microwave but don't you think that the bun would heat up well before the hot dog was ready? Hmm, that's some weird science they got going on here. I think I'll stick to the bunless, and canless variety thank you very much.
Hmm, I always thought these were Zucchini.
If you'll take a moment to zoom in on the picture and read the label you'll notice that everything can be "traced" back to it's origin. You can see who raised this chicken and even venture down to the farm it came from if you so chose. I think that this is brilliant. We really need to think about doing this here in the states. People make fun of us for being so wasteful but really we don't have the tools in place to make these better choices like other countries do.
Kim my dear I busted out laughing right in the middle of the store when I saw this steamer! This picture is just for you so have yourself a good giggle! I sure did.
As I stood in the Pet aisle I was really struck by just how happy all the pets looked. Boy, I want to be as happy as this pup. Do you suppose that there's a "special" ingredient in there somewhere?
Mmmm, white and black pudding. Mmmm, nuff said!
The evening ended with Erynne and David cooking me the most wonderful meal I think I've ever had. There is nothing more tastey than a meal made by friends with love in every stir. I ate a huge plate, every bite! The Bear would have been so proud of me, watching me eat a "normal" size meal. I love you Erynne and David, you really know how to make a gal feel at home. Oh, and David, you need to forward on that recipe to me so I can relive that memory and share it with the Bear!
Intruducing "The Hot Dog IN A CAN". Let me repeat that A HOT DOG IN A CAN!!!!!! Oh dear God, really? I mean it's labeled AMERICAN STYLE. Do they honestly think that we eat hot dogs out of a can? Blek!!!
As if hot dogs in a can weren't bad enough, here is a frozen hot dog complete WITH BUN! Yes it's a prepackaged hot dog ready to eat with the friggin bun! Now, I don't know about you but okay I admit, I have been known to eat some hot dogs in my day straight from the microwave but don't you think that the bun would heat up well before the hot dog was ready? Hmm, that's some weird science they got going on here. I think I'll stick to the bunless, and canless variety thank you very much.
Hmm, I always thought these were Zucchini.
If you'll take a moment to zoom in on the picture and read the label you'll notice that everything can be "traced" back to it's origin. You can see who raised this chicken and even venture down to the farm it came from if you so chose. I think that this is brilliant. We really need to think about doing this here in the states. People make fun of us for being so wasteful but really we don't have the tools in place to make these better choices like other countries do.
Kim my dear I busted out laughing right in the middle of the store when I saw this steamer! This picture is just for you so have yourself a good giggle! I sure did.
As I stood in the Pet aisle I was really struck by just how happy all the pets looked. Boy, I want to be as happy as this pup. Do you suppose that there's a "special" ingredient in there somewhere?
Mmmm, white and black pudding. Mmmm, nuff said!
The evening ended with Erynne and David cooking me the most wonderful meal I think I've ever had. There is nothing more tastey than a meal made by friends with love in every stir. I ate a huge plate, every bite! The Bear would have been so proud of me, watching me eat a "normal" size meal. I love you Erynne and David, you really know how to make a gal feel at home. Oh, and David, you need to forward on that recipe to me so I can relive that memory and share it with the Bear!
1 comment:
They cut the statues THINGY off?! OMG what kind of town are you in!!! David watch your back, your "sugar lumps"(flight of the concord pun) may one day be found offensive! As for the steamer, can i trace that back to its origin so i can kick the designers ass? I wanted steamed rice like 10 mins ago!
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