Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #326 Share Posted October 21, 2013 [/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted October 21, 2013 #327 Share Posted October 21, 2013 great pics as always... 2 questions... [/url] what is the story as to why that is the only, um 'orange' building? and, what is that? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #330 Share Posted October 21, 2013 If this were Ireland, I might be looking for a pot 'o gold. almost back to the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #331 Share Posted October 21, 2013 more of the River Clyde and a little blue sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #332 Share Posted October 21, 2013 figures - just before we leave except we're going in that direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #333 Share Posted October 21, 2013 a gratuitous strawberry cheesecake picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #334 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Surprise - time to eat again MDR Dinner, Udon Noodles with Chicken Tenderloins, Shrimp and Calamari Pot-Au-Feu Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce (starter) Seafood Cocktail with American Sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #335 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Green Almond Butter Poached Escargots Caesar Salad Shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 21, 2013 Author #336 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Teriyaki Salmon Cheese Plate with Extra Blue Cheese Caribbean Chocolate Cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 22, 2013 Author #337 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Next up - Dublin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted October 22, 2013 #338 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Zydocruiser...mucho gracias once again...i am so excited because I have a prayer partner in a prayer group i am in..who i met at a different site that did not work for both of us and we found each other again..those odds are unbelievable, whilst seeking a more compatible we site; and then she sent me beautiful things...tourist books on the roots of my Episcopal church and her town, Canterburry..she is English Anglican and has had many/most important family things at a smaller church there. Our group is eccumenical but we share important to us roots..so happy you are sharing as usual fabulous photos and it makes me feel so much closer and makes it real..in mind and heart; " wowowo this place is real..people go there..I have a prayer partner there...WOW..THANKS!!!" Thanks so...sarah Sarah Plus I am English, Irish, Scot, mostly and a little German..healthy Mutt..For the Brittish Isles, have just been to Dover or Calais from France and then London and a few day trips..too long ago..again..this is just great...thanks for doing it..anyone that does this is just great..LOVE the photo reviews..thank you VERY MUCH...Sarah Edited October 22, 2013 by sjn911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemynii Posted October 22, 2013 #339 Share Posted October 22, 2013 great pics as always... 2 questions... What is the story as to why that is the only, um 'orange' building? and, what is that? :) To me, it looks like they had to rebuilt a portion of the castle that may have been destroyed. I agree that the difference in color looks a bit... odd. It would've looked a lot better had they used a grey stone that would've blended more. Regardless, the castle is absolutely beautiful. The mounds could be just be how they've chosen to manicure their lawns. My imaginative side wants to believe that it's an Aos Sí or Sidhe mound (fairy mound), but it looks too well maintained to be that. I think I've just been reading too much Celtic folklore lately. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #340 Share Posted October 23, 2013 great pics as always... 2 questions... what is the story as to why that is the only, um 'orange' building? and, what is that? :) Thank you. Google is my friend. Strange colors, like orange, come from a lime-wash which they do periodically. It is the same stone. The mounds are/were the formal gardens. The mounds themselves are known as the King's Knot. http://www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/home/experience/story/castlegardens.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #341 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Zydocruiser...mucho gracias once again...i am so excited because I have a prayer partner in a prayer group i am in..who i met at a different site that did not work for both of us and we found each other again..those odds are unbelievable, whilst seeking a more compatible we site; and then she sent me beautiful things...tourist books on the roots of my Episcopal church and her town, Canterburry..she is English Anglican and has had many/most important family things at a smaller church there. Our group is eccumenical but we share important to us roots..so happy you are sharing as usual fabulous photos and it makes me feel so much closer and makes it real..in mind and heart; " wowowo this place is real..people go there..I have a prayer partner there...WOW..THANKS!!!" Thanks so...sarah Sarah Plus I am English, Irish, Scot, mostly and a little German..healthy Mutt..For the Brittish Isles, have just been to Dover or Calais from France and then London and a few day trips..too long ago..again..this is just great...thanks for doing it..anyone that does this is just great..LOVE the photo reviews..thank you VERY MUCH...Sarah You're welcome and thank you. I'm a bit of Heinz myself. We spent 3 days in London after the cruise and some pictures from there will be coming up, as well as the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #342 Share Posted October 23, 2013 To me, it looks like they had to rebuilt a portion of the castle that may have been destroyed. I agree that the difference in color looks a bit... odd. It would've looked a lot better had they used a grey stone that would've blended more. Regardless, the castle is absolutely beautiful. The mounds could be just be how they've chosen to manicure their lawns. My imaginative side wants to believe that it's an Aos Sí or Sidhe mound (fairy mound), but it looks too well maintained to be that. I think I've just been reading too much Celtic folklore lately. :p There are still many who believe in fairies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #343 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Dublin is the home of Carnival Senior Maitre d' Ken Byrne. We were disappointed that he was not on our cruise. One of his best friends is Philip O'Leary who happens to be a taxi driver in Dublin. We made arrangements with him for a taxi tour! As it turns out, Philip has a van which would have been a waste for just 2 people, so Philip arranged for Charlie to be our driver for the day while Philip hauled around a party of 4. We more or less did the same tour and met up with each other several times during the day. The weather was rainy much of the time, so we missed (mist?) some of the beauty, but there was still plenty to see and lots of fun to be had. Entering the harbor Our driver Howth Castle not quite sure why, but Deer Park Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #344 Share Posted October 23, 2013 and back to Howth Castle actually that looks like Philip's van there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #345 Share Posted October 23, 2013 and at Howth Harbor/Harbour, the Brass Monkey (no particular significance) Wrights of Howth and onto Malahide and Malahide Castle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #346 Share Posted October 23, 2013 There's Philip again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted October 23, 2013 Author #347 Share Posted October 23, 2013 a cafe where we stopped for a break mmmmm an order of toast - they had some hearty bread Philip again - he was quite a character and my espresso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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