I happen to be in Ireland when the World Cup for rugby is on. Last night I saw part of a match between France and New Zealand. The pub had a screen about half the size of a movie theatre screen and everyone had their eyes glued to the screen.…
I spent the afternoon at Blarney Castle. It was a beautiful park with many different areas to see. Climbing up to the top of the castle I was suffering from vertigo, so I didn’t exactly want to lie on my back, hold onto the black railings (that you see in…
I think I’ve found heaven, a city that I can find my way around. My host, Caroline, has been helpful in orienting me to the city and nothing is too far, so even if I get lost I can find my way back to the beginning. As you can see…
Monday and Tuesday in Dublin was really just getting oriented, visiting the site for the workshop next week and working out the details. I tried to find the James Joyce Centre but it felt a little like trying to make my way throught Finnigan’s Wake. My terrible sense of direction…
I just finished two days of teaching at the Chester Beatty Library. The students were eager to learn and the library/museum supplied me with assistants that were there to fulfill my every need. The second day of the class we went upstairs to the gallery and looked at ancient texts…
I thought it would be nice to storm the castle like a pirate, but the weather in Dublin was so beautiful – no storm in sight! I hit the ground running on Thursday and here it is already Saturday and I’ve had my first class at the Chester…
October 8 – November 15, 2015 This blog will be covering my travels while in Ireland and Italy doing calligraphy workshops and exploring. This being my first trip to Ireland, I’m sure that I’ll find so many amazing places, people and things to share with you. Though I’ve been to…