The View from My Morning Bench

I meant to post a more general post about my travels thus far since yesterday was not as busy day, but my Internet service was down last night. But it is up and running today so here I am.

Each morning I have breakfast here in Marino and sit outside admiring the view. I never thought of Ireland as a particularly flowering place, but I have been constantly overtaken by beautiful flowers on every turn. Especially since I walk through a residential area each day to get to the city centre. The roses grow like hostas grow in the Midwest. They are everywhere. I've sent numerous pictures to my mother already!

It has actually been very nice, to email Mom each day and I encourage others to email me whenever as well. I get them immediately and am more likely than not able to respond right away. I've noticed there are one comments on the blog, thank you both Ron and Wade! But for some reason I can't enter my own comments in reply. I still urge you to leave comments, but I also welcome emails - it makes me feel still connected to hear my phone alert me to an incoming message!

I have two full days left in Dublin. Today will be my foray to Grafton and the very central part of Dublin. Tomorrow will be a repacking day and smaller walking day as I prepare for Paris. I may bring my sketchbook back to the National Botanic Gardens... We'll see. Hope all is well in the States!
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