The things you learn!
And off to Dublin to see the grandsons.. We booked our rail and ferry tickets and then discovered a rail strike was due the day we returned so we drove to Holyhead instead. Delayed on entry to Dublin port as another ship was in the berth we needed!
A trip into the city revealed this shopping centre. Loved the quotes in the toyshop window
South Street market. Delicious candied pecan nuts!
The Dublin Viking Tour. We did this a few years ago great fun. It takes you for a dip in the canal but pauses for you to don a lifejacket.
Whilst in Dublin we experienced our first Escape Room. Great fun and quite challenging. We also did a walking Murder Mystery and followed a set of clues around the city. Good for adults but the boys were less interested.
This is where we stayed. They did apologise for the absence of decaff tea! Here is a notice displayed in Reception. It reminds me of problems we encountered at Rosemundy.
Killiney Park provided wonderful views and tree climbing opportunities.
Mount Usher Garden is a must for keen gardeners
A rainbow on our return journey
Back in Gloucester the Folk had a Walls Ice Cream exhibition. Walls is the largest employer in the city and is very generous to charities like museums
Also at The Folk of Gloucester was the Steampunk Fair
Remember when we used matches. Englands Glory were made here at Morelands Factory. The factory is still here but used for other purposes now.
The Cathedral post box decorated for remembrance day
The Christmas tree arrives in the docks
Our Nicaraguan Volunteers Jairo & Tatiana meet the Mayor & Sheriff Joanne at the Christmas parade. The theme was Alice in Wonderland.
And of course we end the year with a sunset:
