Tag Archives: vacation

Motoring on the Charlotte Motor Speedway

Posted on July 16, 2016 by isherri

When I woke up it was still early and very, very dark. I grabbed my stuff and stumbled out to the car and discovered I’d lost a wink smiley cover and the light it was covering! The other light was … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins…

Posted on July 9, 2016 by isherri

After breakfast with Jane and working from Greensboro, I finally made my way to Atlanta. It was a long hot drive! I made excellent time. Mostly because it was so damn hot and the only way to stay cool was … Continue reading →

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#sunsetsatsandbridge

Posted on July 7, 2016 by isherri

Thankfully, the weather in Sandbridge was so hot it wasn’t even not fun staying inside and working while almost everyone else was enjoying the beach. I was productive in spite of the amazing view. I took a break right before lunch and … Continue reading →

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Dublin Day

Posted on December 31, 2015 by isherri

The drive to the Morrison involved driving right through the heart of Dublin and along the River Liffey. Since it was a Doubletree property, I’d gotten with a sweet rate with my Hilton points, but I wasn’t sure about the … Continue reading →

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Driving to Dublin

Posted on December 31, 2015 by isherri

Dublin is a quick drive from Cabra Castle but I decided to take the long way and swing through Swords so I could visit another castle. My route got even longer when I saw a sign in Slain that pointed to … Continue reading →

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A Short Trip to the Giants Causeway

Posted on December 28, 2015 by isherri

The Giants Causeway is on the northern coast of Northern Ireland and is a World Heritage site, like the Redwoods or Mount Everest. Formed by the gentle, cross dressing giant Finn McCool eons ago, visiting the site was one of … Continue reading →

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Every Day is a Lovely Day for a Drive in Ireland

Posted on December 28, 2015 by isherri

Drinking too much Irish coffee the night before had an adverse effect on my ability to sleep for long and finally I gave up laying around in my princessy bed and got an early start on my day. I pulled … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Happy Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2015 by isherri

As much as I enjoyed lying around on my princessy bed with a crackling fire, there was so much to see and do in the Connemara area, even on Christmas day! I got up early and went down to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Craic

Posted on December 26, 2015 by isherri

The Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is tucked into the side of a hill overlooking the charming town of Clifden. From the moment I entered the hotel I felt right at home and they clearly spent a lot of time preparing for … Continue reading →

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Celtic Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2015 by isherri

The journey to Ireland started with a very long layover at JFK. When we finally left, I settled into my comfy seat, popped a couple of sleeping pills and sipped my champagne. I was sad to miss out on the … Continue reading →

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