Ireland

We spent a wonderful week visiting our dear friends, Ron and Joyce Grainger, and their family. They took us to Howth Harbor, just outside Dublin, to see Mark, Rachel and Ali again, and to meet Rachel's husband, Arun.



We drove up to Northern Ireland to meet Ron's mom and brother and to explore Belfast and environs. What an incredible difference from our visit north over a decade ago! Kudos to all involved in the peace agreements!



The Graingers treated us to a night at Kilgraney House, a beautifully restored Georgian farmhouse, where we had a fabulous six course dinner. We toured through southeastern Ireland, including a stop at this splendid castle in Kilkenny.