Growing in a magical garden, bigger than life, set apart for a time while we walked there…flora from a fairytale. May your Monday be green and growing, if not in colours then in love. Slainte, Lisa
*All pictures taken at Blarney Castle Gardens, County Cork Ireland. Although a huge tourist attraction, it is definitely worth a visit even for the gardens alone. 🙂
Peace, joy, beauty…isn’t that what we all seek? I watched this video this morning, and it moved me. I hope it does the same for you. I pray your day is truly beautiful, that you feel truly alive, and that the grace of God surrounds you today. Slainte, Lisa
One of my favorite things about traveling in Ireland is the wonderful towns and villages. You come around the bend, and presto! A whole town of brightly painted buildings with shops, pubs and groceries to explore. This is Portmagee, a great little town in Kerry that we used as our home base for 3 weeks. Portmagee is the place to catch a boat tour out to the Skelligs, has some great little pubs/cafes, and a tiny but efficiently stocked grocery.
We would walk down to the village some days, buy some groceries, and the kids would undoubtedly get a “99”, a delectable soft ice cream cone with a Flake bar stuck in the top for the walk home. By the end of the three weeks, we felt like it was a home away from home, and we were sad to see it fade in our rear-view mirrors.
Enjoy your little village today; big or small. Slainte, Lisa
The wave recedes, the memory of the water remains on the sand for a moment in time. Before the memory totally fades away, another wave appears to regain what was lost. Nothing is ever lost which is kept safe in the heart. Blessings, Lisa
Barbados
Today’s the last official day of unofficial Caribbean week on the blog, so I thought I’d better pick out my spot to imagination chill for the weekend. Here it is….I’m sitting beside this big rock on the sand…chair, towel, hat, good book, some imaginary waiter that appears to serve yummy food and drinks, and the water on my feet. And later I’ll jump in the water and let you know how it feels…..wait, wait….I just did. It was great. 😉 Enjoy your days, wherever your feet are. Blessings, Lisa
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