Victoria Lodge


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When I first arrived at Victoria Lodge I wanted to cry like a freshman who realizes the full implications of what she’s done, just as her parents pull away. I […]

July 30, 2014

Tea and fairies


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I had no idea that Blarney Castle is not “just” a castle. (Spend four or five days in Ireland and you’ll understand that sentence.) The grounds cover 60 acres and […]

June 26, 2014

The no-plan plan


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I was so busy before we left that I had no time to plan practically any of this trip. The most I did was plan places to sleep. I looked […]

June 25, 2014

Glynn’s Wellington Pub


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As soon as we walked in we knew we were in the right place. The musicians were setting up in a tight corner, men were playing pool, football jerseys were […]

June 25, 2014

Departure


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Every angel that could smile upon us did so, so far. We left Collingswood at 5:30 p.m., parked in long term parking, took a shuttle to the airport, checked our […]

June 25, 2014