Emerald Isle, here we come :-) !!
We are currently waiting to board the first of three flights today, the first one is departing from Regina to Calgary. Second, Calgary to Halifax and then our last one, departing Halifax and arriving in Dublin 07:32 local time, or midnight 32 in Saskatchewan. None of the flights are long enough for meal service! Total travel time today 14 hours.
Our basic agenda is to land in Dublin, Republic of Ireland then go on to tour Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom. Though the island is rather small, about the size of New Brunswick, it sounds like we will not be able to thoroughly see the entire island, but we are going to give it our best shot!
Due to Eve's 20+ year association wth dear Irish friends and the Irish Pavilion with Saskatoon Folkfest (BTW, we always looking for more volunteers!), this trip has been on Eve's bucket list forever. There is also a maternal ancestral connection on Greg's side. Rumour has it we will not have any trouble finding an Irish pub on this trip unlike on some of our previous trips! From all the stories we have heard and some of the research we have done, we have both been looking forward to this trip very much.
We're happy to have everyone along with us again and we'll send along updates and pictures during our journey.
Natalie
2019-06-22
Sounds Awesome! Hope you guys have a great time.
Alison Horton
2019-06-22
Excited for you both...very jealous as I would love (and could use) a trip 'home'. Be safe on your journey. Look forward to the updates!
Art
2019-06-22
Take it easy on the Guinness with Irish stew for lunch in any pub.
Mom & Dad
2019-06-22
Presents all delivered. Have a great time.
Ninesquirrels
2019-06-22
Enjoy!
Pat Vogt
2019-06-25
Sounds like you both are having a great time! Enjoy your holidays. I love your updates.