Message from Lindy for January/February 2012
(You can go straight to my picks by clicking on the photos above.)
Ireland has it all – medieval walled cities, architectural ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, natural wonders of the world, spectacular scenery that takes your breath away, old castles and manor houses, picture-book gardens, history, personal heritage for those whose families emigrated, championship golf courses, and toe-tapping music! Oh, and did I mention food? Irish cuisine was a most pleasant surprise and I found out they even have cookery schools all over the country!
Everything in Ireland fascinated me but their most valuable attraction is their people. They are gregarious and exude warmth. Not only friendly, they are inquisitive – they truly want to know all about you. Even when conducting business, they first take time to build a relationship with you before ever giving you their pitch. Their pubs are community gathering places where you don’t just go to have a drink. You engage in conversation with the locals in a way that I have never experienced before.
Are you a photographer? Ireland is your paradise! A golfer? Stop anywhere in Ireland and you have your choice of excellent courses all around you. Do you have a green thumb? The flowers bloom in Ireland all year round! A passion for architecture? Centuries old buildings, still in use or in ruin, could keep you occupied for months. Maybe history is your thing. Ireland’s history permeates almost every town and building you come across around the country. Perhaps you are a Crafter. Visiting all the studios and workshops all over Ireland, featuring every artisan you can imagine, would take longer than one vacation! There is no lack of challenge for the more adventurous – cliff walking, cycling, kayaking, camping, hiking, horseback riding -- it’s all here. And Ireland is recognized as one of the best bird watching destinations in Europe.
For a country so small, it is amazing how much they have to offer world travelers. At the same time, it is surprising how many people don’t even have Ireland on their “must see” list. If you are one of those people, I hope this edition of Lindy’s List will change your mind.
Lindy thinks travel should be fun; not work! She is familiar with all forms of vacation travel and cruising so decided she would like to share her personal recommendations in Lindy's List. She has personally travelled to Western & Eastern Europe, Russia, China, India, Hawaii, Iceland, Mexico, USA & Canada. She is a Certified Asia Specialist as well as having achieved certification in cruising, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Puerto Vallarta. She is also a destination weddings specialist. 
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