Hello Ireland

We’ve made ourselves perfectly at home in Elizabeth and Luke’s large duplex. We’re constantly amazed at the luxuries or European life. It’s so nice to sleep on a proper mattress, rather than a mattress that is more like a thin futon.

The kids have become fast friends. Julia and Sophia are actually my cousins, but it is funny given that they are seven and two years old.

To celebrate the sunny weather we went off to take a walk on a path near the university. The kids became woodland princesses once they sat on a stump that was shaped like a throne. They began collecting dandelions and generally had a great time together.

It’s very green here. I’m so happy to be seeing spring again. The trees are budding and the leaves are just starting. It’s easy to see why green is the colour of Ireland.

After lunch the kids got into some water play. They had a great time making various flavoured smoothies and tea for Luke. Of course there were the regular flavours like chocolate, orange, or mixed fruit, but they also came up with some unique flavours like slug, ants, butterfly, and worm. I’m not sure that they would market so well, although Luke seemed to enjoy them!

Now it’s almost supper and we’re about to have potatoes, veggies and chicken. I’m so looking forward to a home-cooked meal that does not involve rice and curry. As much as I love Indian food, I’m ready for a change.

CM