I wholeheartly concure

Nov 15, 2013,08:51 AM
 

The Irish people in the Republic are the friendliest I ever met on my travels.  They always greet you with a warm smile and open arms.  They not only happy to help with driving directions, but will even take you there if it isn't too far out of their way.  I walked into the Black Cat cane shop near Galway.  The elderly gentleman who was the owner and cane maker showed me the different canes he made.  I finally settled on a ram's horn handle cane, and a unpainted blackthorn.  Then he spent about 5 minutes showing me how to walk with the cane.  He said if used properly, you could walk miles without getting tired.  The only problem is I would look like a drum major leading the band on parade.  Must try it sometime, tho'.  I, too, am looking fwd to a return trip to the emerald isle.  Glad you enjoyed your trip, Thomas

Cheers,

Frederick

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Ireland and Aer Lingus - a pleasant surprise!

 
 By: ThomasM : November 15th, 2013-06:07
First, an apology to any Irish (or of Irish descent) among our community - I've never been to Ireland, and really haven't met many traditional Irish people (those that still clearly identify themselves as Irish) The closest I've been is Scotland and Engla... 

I wholeheartly concure

 
 By: Frederick : November 15th, 2013-08:51
The Irish people in the Republic are the friendliest I ever met on my travels. They always greet you with a warm smile and open arms. They not only happy to help with driving directions, but will even take you there if it isn't too far out of their way. I... 

re: pleasant surprise

 
 By: DRMW : November 15th, 2013-09:22
On the flight from Geneva to Dublin, as a final goodbye from the Swiss, I was told that my roller bag and expandable brief case, two pieces of carryon that accompany me throughout the world, would not be allowed. "You are allowed only one carryone, and yo... 

Nice to hear about the experience

 
 By: ED209 : November 15th, 2013-10:41
It's very nice to hear about your travel experience, all too often here in the U.S. the air travel is a dreadful experience that I don't look forward to. Business/first class is not even close to what it is for international travel. Haven't flown Aer Ling... 

Oh wow!

 
 By: cen@jkt : November 15th, 2013-17:46
You made my day with your mini review! I am going to Belfast next week. Hope it would be as nice as Dublin. cen@jkt