As the light was just starting to fade the four of us left our cottage to walk the path to the Ballycurrin Lighthouse on the shore of Lough Corrib near Headford, Co. Galway. The experience of standing inside the compartment that once housed the fire that guided mariners in the late 18th Century and peering through the openings was truly magical as was our leaving of treasures and treats for the fairies in the woods as we walked back to the cottage!
Over a long weekend we sampled some of the myriad things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, unique among national parks for it’s environmental reclamation, historic preservation, and recreational opportunities adjacent to the populous cities of Cleveland and Akron in northeastern Ohio. Can’t wait to return and explore more.
Our journey from Portsmouth, England to our home in Ohio might have been accomplished in about sixteen hours but my avoiding air travel we were able to enjoy a fifteen day journey home via train, ship, Uber, train, as well as our own feet and finally our personal vehicle.
It’s been a fascinating two day visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We managed to pack in tours of the HMS Warrior, the HMS Victory as well ast Victory Live: The
Big Repair, and finally the Mary Rose. All were incredibly informative and well presented.
☘️ Beautifully written, Karen!
That was truly magical and an incredible experience with my beloved sisters! The fairies are probably still dancing and talking about that evening and wondering when we will return. ♂️
Wow Karen! that last picture of you is fabulous! Iconic!
Sherri,
My sister Lou took that photo in Portrait mode on her brand new iPhone 10! Pretty impressive camera.