{"id":94,"date":"2019-05-12T15:54:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-12T15:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wenomadwehappy.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2019-05-14T15:55:01","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:55:01","slug":"a-little-limerick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wenomadwehappy.com\/index.php\/2019\/05\/12\/a-little-limerick\/","title":{"rendered":"A Little Limerick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No, not a poem (I leave that to my excellent poetry writing daughter), but a little bit of the city. We made a day trip up there yesterday. Another gloriously beautiful spring day in Ireland. I must say, the bus system here is very easy to use and serious kudos to the bus drivers. The thought of driving through these tiny towns, with their narrow streets in a small car is daunting enough\u2026maneuvering one of those huge buses is nearly heroic. Our drivers were helpful to the ignorant Americans and the buses were very comfortable. Highly impressive all around. Before we get into details of the day, let us fast forward to lunch and the sign on the wall back by the toilets: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I know, I know. I\u2019m not a coffee drinker. But the sign still speaks to me. And tea has caffeine too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I elected to do this day in my favorite kind of foot wear\u2026Sketcher\u2019s flip flops: ) Hey, if I can walk Mont St Michel in flip flops, I can walk Limerick in them. I realize that is putting on my \u2018merican, but honestly, I did see several other people in them, and I am relatively certain they were not tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

King John\u2019s Castle \u2013 which King John never visited. And this is King John of the Robin Hood legend \u2013 is quite impressive. It started out fairly small and simple and was added on to up until the 1700s. The beginning of the tour is through an outstanding educational opportunity. Everything from daily life in the 1200s to the political situation throughout the centuries was clearly and enjoyably described. A fantastic experience. But the next piece was probably my favorite \u2013 going underneath the castle walls. We didn\u2019t try to take photos down there because, a) it was too dark and, b) we forgot to \u2013 we were so amazed by what we were seeing! One of the tunnels dug during a siege to collapse the walls was even visible! Truly a history geeking out moment! Now, back into the sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I used one of the photos that my phone made all interesting looking, because it looked cooler than the original. This is from the inner courtyard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After leaving the castle we headed over the river for lunch. Me, being me, had already researched and decided that we would go to Hook and Ladder. We were quite pleased with my choice, up to and including the sign at the beginning of the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After lunch it was back over the river (by this time I\u2019m really glad I had on my trusty flip flops!) to visit St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral. Now, I love old stuff and I really love old churches. The older, the better. The oldest recorded date for the construction of St. Mary\u2019s is 1160, but the front portion may date to 1111. Happiness abounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The stark simplicity of the early Middle Ages. Happiness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The glass is definitely not original to the building, although it looks spectacular against the ancient stones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As is my custom when visiting these beautiful, old churches candles were lit <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second row from the bottom, the two candles are lit for our friends and families<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While waiting at the bus station for our ride home we realized that we did not have exact change. Well, there was this handy place to take care of the problem\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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’nuff said<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\n\nHappy Mother\u2019s Day to all. Except the Irish. They do Mother\u2019s Day in March.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

No, not a poem (I leave that to my excellent poetry writing daughter), but a little bit of the city. We made a day trip up there yesterday. Another gloriously beautiful spring day in Ireland. I must say, the bus system here is very easy to use and serious kudos to the bus drivers. The … <\/p>\n

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