The timing was amazing – They’d actually arrived while we were in Bulgaria, and had originally planned on leaving the day before we got back… but, with many thanks to their flexibility, were able to reorganize some flights to stay an extra few days, so we could catch up and spend some time together!
What better way than via a simple, but lovely, hike out to Howth? A nice train ride to chat, some good views and ocean-side hiking, and then food (and beautiful birds!) afterward?
Yeah. It was a really nice day out, and a very welcome callback to my lovely time in Oregon.
Weekend from Thursday, 07-Aug-2025, through Saturday, 09-Aug-2025
When I started the MBA, we went to Orientation.
So, logically, now that the MBA is over, we should go to Disorientation, right?
I mean, I hadn’t considered the concept, but one of my classmates did, and planned a getaway, and invited everyone. And I’m definitely not someone to say no to the chance to get out of town and do some camping / escaping / enjoying the not-city.
So… Disorientation!
The plan was simple – I rented a car, we picked up a few of our friends, and we headed out toward Sligo on the Northwestern corner of the island. Our small group was aiming to arrive a day or so earlier than the rest – to set up and get oriented before we got disoriented with the whole group!
In the end, our planned group of 15+ turned into a small cadre of 7, give or take… a bit frustrating, to be sure, but it made for a really fun small-group adventure. We cooked, we walked around, and we went to a local traditional music night at a nearby pub. I lost my ring, I found my ring (after like 6 hours of searching), and much rejoicing occurred.
I even got to fly the drone a bit; both for my own enjoyment, and as a thank-you gift to the owner of the glamping spot we were staying in!
Now that I’m starting to get a slight handle on the Irish topography and terrain, it’s time to start bringing people on adventures!
Today’s adventure? Taking Andrea on a lovely, leisurely stroll up The Great Sugar Loaf, South of Dublin.
Simple, enjoyable, and lovely… we had some spits of rain (if I recall correctly), but mainly lovely slight overcast sun. Good views, good trail… just a very lovely time overall, with beautiful flowers and excellent times.
