Today was an exciting day because we were going for a walk with the Solas program. We woke to a rainy day which was a bit concerning but Kelly and I were happy to be joining the group. We went for a walk at near Dunlewy called An Chuirt (to see more photos, click here). By the time we parked the vehicles the rain had stopped and off we went, about twenty of us. At first I was concerned about my pace because of the cane and the sore foot (I have been making the girls slow down to wait for me), but today there were other members of the group who were more then happy to walk with the cripple (that would be me). I had quite a few enjoyable conversations about the differences between America and Ireland.
Afterwards, we all had lunch together which comes with tea; I’m in heaven since I don’t drink coffee, it is really wonderful to be able to get a decent cup of tea almost anywhere. While talking with Brendan over lunch, much to my surprise it seems that I may be able to get Irish citizenship as my grandparents were Irish. The possibility is highly gratifying to me and of course once I get home I will be looking for the necessary papers to make it so.
After lunch we had a group meeting called the diary in which we talked about our good experience and our challenges that we experienced on the walk. It was all very straightforward and positive which I found to be very enjoyable. Afterwards, a few of us had dessert and tea and had great craic.
Now it’s off for some jazz for the evening.
-Mom
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