First Visitor! 08/25/2008
 

This weekend I had my first chance to show a friend around my new home!  Tim came for a visit on his way home from business in Vienna.  On Saturday after leaving the airport, we explored downtown Dublin, ate some fish and chips, and ended with a cup of coffee at Insomnia Cafe. 

Sunday, after church we headed on my first road trip in my little orange car.  We traveled about 1.5 hours south to Kilkenny to see Kilkenny Castle.  It turned out to be great weather almost all afternoon, and to add to the charm of the castle, there was a "Heritage Festival" with all kinds of booths for food and crafts :)  We ended our day at the most famous pub in the area for some authentic Irish food--DELICIOUS!

It was a short visit, but packed with the sights...and good to see a face from home.  (more photos under the "Photos" tab)

 


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Libby
08/26/2008 04:53

Yay!

Deacon Timmy Wynn the first friend to ride in the little orange car.
Betcha had a blast!

Great pic!

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Tim
08/26/2008 05:24

It was great to see the sites and sounds of Ireland, but more importantly to see you in person and how well you're adjusting to Irish life. I think you could easily be a tour guide in your spare time! :-) I still marvel at your left-lane driving abilities (even though I had my hands over my face through most of the roundabouts).

Thanks again for a "grand" visit - I loved every minute of it!!

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Brooke
08/26/2008 05:37

Wow, I missed seeing Tim when I was in knoxville...so how is it that you get to see him while you are in Ireland. :-) I'm glad you all had LOTS of fun!

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tara
08/26/2008 07:43

It's so wild to see half the BFF in another country...not use to picturing Tim over there too! :-) Totally cool... and look, Tim didn't have to do the hunch back to have his picture made with you! HAHAHA :-)

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Mom
08/26/2008 12:35

Made my heart happy just knowing you had a friend from home there to visit. The pictures were beautiful. I love you.

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Amy
08/26/2008 17:21

Love the pics! Ireland is beautiful! Esp like the sign "Maggie" in the one pic. =] Glad you were able to see a familiar face. That's wonderful!!

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Julie Ryan
08/26/2008 18:05

Stephanie I love your pictures. Dave went to Ireland when he was in 8th grade & has always wanted to go back. So, when can we come with the 4 kids? Hee hee. I love reading about your exciting life. You go girl!

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Art & Debbie
09/01/2008 17:35

We remember Kilkenny Castle (a.k.a. Butler Castle) well, especially some of the pronunciations of the Irish tour guide. Our girls were rolling in laughter. Kilkenny is a great town - quite different from busy Dublin. I love your many pictures of doors - one of my favorite things about Ireland. May you have many "doors" of opportunity in serving the Lord in Dublin - we miss seeing you at our door at WPBC!! :-)

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