Ireland is a land filled with the most beautiful souls. Their warm smiles touched our hearts in ways words can't fully capture. The sound of their voices, so full of kindness, was like music to our ears. Every interaction left us feeling embraced by their genuine hospitality, as if we were right at home. It’s hard to put into words, but the Irish people made every single day feel truly magical. We’ll forever carry the warmth of their spirit with us.
Our Guide Pascale:
A gem- we met our guide Pascale Fitzpatrick on the 20th of May along with our tour group
We were delayed due to a flight mechanical issue. He was great at catching us up. We were welcomed right away though the tour. He led our group with a professional ease. He was a wealth of information, and he was patient and had a great sense of humor!
Pascale made a personal connection with each person in our group. For us, he helped find a catholic church for mass.
He also helped us find tickets to a concert with Teresa Horgan. She was a muscian we had heard on the bus with Pascal. I am now a huge fan of hers and continue to listen to her music all the time.
Thank you Pascal! He has the ability to have an individual bond with his travelers to keep us comfortable and safe! Cheers!
A side note - even when I told him I was afraid of birds at the hawk walk, he made sure that I was safe and put at ease. He is the perfect guide for his home country Ireland.
Our Bus Driver Steven:
A proper Irish gentleman with a wicked sense of humor who kept us safe on the road! Someone whom I’m glad I got to know!
Cheers to you, Steven!
Mary Jo, Beth, and Duane in the rear. Beth and Duane are friends we made on the trip. They are from Ohio!
Charlet and her travel buddy Susanne from Washington
Farewell Banquet at the Coco restaurant in Belfast. Pictured are Duane, Beth, Judy, James, Mike, and Carrie.
Nancy and Mike (left) and Jim and Nancy (right) at the Farewell Banquet...
Left to Right: John, Janet, Becky, Don, Janet, Rich, and Linda
L to R: Susanne, Nancy, Corinne, Sharon, Mike, and Linda.
Mary Jo and travel buddy Tamera from Washington.
Mary Jo, Don, and Becky from New Jersey!
Mary Jo enjoying the scenery on one of the bus rides in Ireland!
A local Shepard and Mary Jo holding puppies!
The guide at Fort Charles Historic Site and Mary Jo
Charlet and Mary Jo having a great time at Guiness Brewery with our guide and Irish "uncle" Tony.
Cheers to Ireland!