I must say that I’m very happily surprised to have stumbled upon this site, to notice that you kept up with my blog during the time I was in Ireland. Ever since I was a little girl it was a dream of mine…actually a dream of my whole family’s…to travel to Ireland to explore our Irish roots. When I realized I had that opportunity while living in Finland, I couldn’t pass it up. It was everything and so much more than I expected. The people were amazing, friendly, welcoming, energetic, and incredibly entertaining with stories of their heritage and tradition.

I do apologize about mistaking the white pudding for also including animal blood. I actually kind of liked that one That must be the reason! In addition I clearly worded my phrasing of the architecture of the city. What I meant to convey by that, is that so much of the city is so authentic to the point that many of the railings are chipping paint, some bricks are missing, things are discolored…but it’s incredibly beautiful. Breathtaking in a way. Many times I just had to stop and admire it, and really take it in…because of the history that accompanies all of it.

I fell in love with my heritage so much more during my trip, but I fully believe that anyone could fall in love with the Irish when they set foot on that soil.

God bless and Erin go Braugh!
Allison