I haven't posted for almost a week, because B and I took a quick and exciting trip to Europe. We started out in Ireland . . .
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| Irish step dancing |
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| Is that an Irish face, or what? |
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| We got a demonstration on the Irish national sport of hurling |
Then we proceeded to Latvia . . .
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| Seal of the Baltic country of Latvia |
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| Girl in traditional costume |
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| Singing local folk songs |
Then on to Portugal . . .
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| Fishing is important to the economy |
And Romania . . .
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| Romanian folk dance |
And the U.K. . . .
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| English Morris dancing on Dupont Circle |
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And so you're thinking, we really didn't go to all those countries in one weekend. But actually, we did better than that. Because when you enter the embassy of a country, you are legally in the country. We spent Saturday at the
European Union Embassies Open House in Washington, DC, and we really did cover five countries in five hours.
10 comments:
Wow! Now I know how you did it. What great pictures, and yes that girl is quintessentially Irish! :-)
I am going to look for that opportunity in this area!!!
Well, i am glad I didn't have to make my "Liar, liar! Pants on fire!" comment
You are too funny. I have the same thoughts towards travel that you do. Often when we are away from home and I see someone going into their house I wish it was me. I love my house and where I live. After coming home from a $20,000 month long tour in The British Isles (think 5 countries and 4000 miles) I realized that I enjoyed it but am not sure I want to do it again. I love watching travel shows but not so sure about the actual travel.
Years ago, I enjoyed these Embassy fetes. Wonderful times and Good memories.
Ahem, not all red heads are Irish descent. My family is full of them and we haven't a drop of Irish blood. zAnd don't forget those Black Irish. Plenty of them about.
That's an economical way to travel. Great pictures.
Talk about budget travel! And a great way to see the world and avoid all the packing, unpacking, travel hassles, etc.
Sounds like a lot of fun.
Haha! You did trick me. Here I was thinking how fortunate you were to have spontaneously taken a trip like that. Of course you are STILL fortunate for taking a mini trip...just not as quite as exciting. Great photos though!
schmidleysscribblins.com you are right, there are just as many redheads in Scotland and Wales, but fewer in England!
That was a wonderful relaxing trip for you both!
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