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Grand Canyon & The Hoover Dam, Arizona 2017
If I had a Bucket List (note to self: follow Dr. Birnbaum's advice), the Grand Canyon would have been on it. Perhaps when I get around...


Las Vegas, Nevada 2017
In June of 2017, I tagged along with the Plansee group to Las Vegas. Steve and I added on some extra days to explore the Grand Canyon...


Memories of Ireland 2016
In 2015, the Marty Currans of Norwood decided to plan a trip to the "olde country" of Ireland to connect with our McLean and Curran roots...


Farewell Dingle
Today is our last full day in Ireland. What a magical experience for all of us! The "kids" treated us to a wonderful dinner at The...


Exploring the Ring of Kerry
On Wednesday, Steve, Sarah, Sally, and I set off in the morning to explore the Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula. We drove off the...


Tuesday is Golf Day at Castlegregory
The skies were a cloudless blue on this Tuesday of our Dingle week. Dan, Greg, Kaylin, and Steve decide to play nine holes of golf at...


Dingle is Delightful
On Monday, we explored the lovely fishing village of Dingle. Looks like the group agreed on the blue color palate for the day! . Before...


Rainy Daze and Sundays
Disclaimer: Readers who are inclined to spend their own travel days on the go touring, shopping, sight-seeing, running, driving, doing,...


We Spent It in Good Company
. The morning was spent packing our belongings, filling the cars, and making a clean sweep of the castle. We said our good-byes to the...


Goodnight and Joy Be With You All
Our last full day in Bansha is a great one! We split off into different factions, with each group eager to fit in just a few more...


West Coast Majesty
Dan got up nice and early and left with Maggie and Meara to pick up Sarah and Sally at Shannon Airport. Then they doubled back to...


keeping it local
Today was a Tipperary day. . It started with a big, hot Irish breakfast of eggs, potatoes, meat, and breads. Then, we did some local...


The McLeans of Carraroe
Finally this day is here! We've been planning this trip for so long, and today our dreams will be realized. . We took three cars and set...


Spreading Eloquence One Curran at a Time
Such a magical day! . We set off in three cars for Blarney Castle and stopped for coffee and the first scone of the trip- delish! The...


Rock of Cashel
Sunday in Tipperary started slowly as people slept in and relaxed in their new digs over coffee and breakfast. What a delight to gather...
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