Kickin’ back in Knocklyon.
Friday April, 3,2015.
There was no pressure to leave Boyle too early this morning but somehow it seemed like we were under starter’s orders. Packing my suitcase felt like my vacation was ending but I still have until Tuesday April 7th and while I’m really looking forward to seeing Frances, Robin, Pete, Farhad, Lee, BJ AND Holbrook, I’m also excited at the prospect of meeting members of our family whom I may not have met before. Kees , Eileen and I will attend Paddy Furlong’s funeral (a first cousin) on Saturday.
The trip back to Dublin was uneventful … we did not stop until we reached Susan’s house in Monalee again. After excited hellos and hugs we were chatting as thought our previous convesation was continuing without a break. Susan and Rosin are so welcoming and laid back that it is joy to spend time in their company.
If there was anything to mar the day it was perhaps the fact that I stupidly dropped my camera at the Arigna mines and it is misbehaving. It still works but most of the functions; zoom, review etc., no longer work. This might explain the lack of photos in this post.
We went to Paddy’s wake and saw him laid out. He looked peaceful and his family were in good form considering.
Back at Susan’s house we introduced her to ‘Lift’ and played cards till after midnight.
I forgot to mention the fabulous dinner Susan had prepared earlier. The lamb with mint sauce and all the trimmings was spectacular.
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