Finding my photos on my new computer.
Let's give it a try.
Not able to find them. Only current photos on the site.
Will need to keep trying as photos came up yesterday from Allegra's second birthday.
#photosnotfoundonnewcomputer#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Okay my computer crashed and I had to get a new computer.
So found my way to my blog with some new passwords and playing with the tabs etc.
I must tell you I hate new learning and new computer learning. It is really a learning curve and not as easy at my age.
So trying to save the settings and find my way back to my blog.
When I sign out, I will give it a try to come back.
Wish me luck.
#newcomputer#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
On Day 2 of my trip to Ireland, I visited Adare Limerick County where our Irish Palatine family groups lived.
Having walked from the bus, I am here on the corner of the Adare village.
My Alton/Corneille/Crook roots are from this area. They arrived in about 1706 and lived several generations here. Then emigrated to Canada in the 1840s.
The Ryder cup will be in Adare in 2027 so they are building a bypass of the town to help with the reduction of traffic. The street was quite congested with cars now on an average day so it makes sense.
Ireland 2026. Off my bucket list of places to visit.
I was asked on the trip if I had been ready to travel since losing my husband. My answer it was because I had the finances to travel. It takes money.
So some money was freed up and away I went. I was going to go in the Spring but took a chance to travel this year in October. October 15 to October 24.
I did the usual Thanksgiving dinner for my family. We snapchatted with Sophia in France who is doing a student exchange for 4 months.
My house was cleaned for Thanksgiving which meant it was clean for my return from Ireland. Neighbours and family to check on the house so I was good.
With my ROOTS mauve track suit and burgundy jacket and large mauve purse I was driven to the airport by my daughter Sonya. She helped me get my boarding pass as I had already checked in the night previously.
A notebook handy to write thoughts and notes. My Nikon camera and cellphone camera I was ready to embrace all that Ireland presented.
The Air Canada flight from Toronto to Dublin was uneventful with two companions- one a returning Swiss resident and another young Canadian who was going to travel Ireland and Scotland back packing.
We were driven from Dublin to Limerick by Michael or nick name Mick.
The tour guide Joe and the bus driver Joe were great. RIT tours- Royal Irish Tours- a Canadian company.
The Canadian contingent of 30 plus was a good bunch representing Canada from coast to coast. Everyone seemed so proud of where they originated.
So my 9 days will be documented in themes as there are so many photos, pamphlets, maps, and other misc stuff that one post is definitely not enough.
With all the photos labelled and cropped as necessary, I will be sharing the adventure of this senior.
#ireland2026#canadianseniortravellingalone#RIT#RoyalIrishTours#canadiangroup#ROOTSclothes#TorontotoDublin#AirCanada#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Look at a map.
Canada is north of the OSA. Surrounded by 3 coasts- Atlantic, Pacific, Artic.
They never needed to fear an invasion from us nor from Mexico.
So when we are told how they protected us. From who and what.
The undefended border. The previous friendship.
So get educated. Just look at a map.
#canadausrelationsaresour#canada#lookatamap#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
I do day trips. Movies. Restaurants. Jaunts into the city.
But Ireland October 15 to October 24 was a big excursion out of the country.
Ireland 2026. A bucket list accomplishment.
Although part of a tour group, I was still the single one. On my own. My own room.
Able to do what I wanted with free time.
Getting to know the others on the trip was good and fun. Good people. But too much chit chat takes its toll. Giving the couples their space to be alone too.
Luckily it was a Canadian group so did not need to defend the country.
The Irish people love Canada and Canadians.
I did think of Adolph a lot. He never wanted to go to Ireland so it was not like it was something he missed.
He would have liked many aspects of the tour. I bought an espresso at the Blanery Castle on Tuesday of the tour and toasted him. I think I was just getting tired of the pissy coffee. I like my coffee a little stronger.
I did not feel emotional except at Pearson saying goodbye to Sonya. Otherwise something in me emerged.
Not really confidence as I have it but a feeling of moving forward and getting something good out of life for me. Just me.
I texted family a couple of times and got some nice responses.
I got into the groove of the moment. I loved all the history as I am such a history nerd.
So as I label photos and try to sort into themes, more reflections are emerging.
I will keep you posted.
#ireland2026#awidowtravelsalone#beingpartofaCanadiangroup#irishpeopleloveCanada#espressocoffee#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Fife Bean Coffee from the Yukon. I ordered the beans so I could grind it myself.
I have tried it in my Coffee Pot and my Espresso Maker. I am working on the amount to use. Tasty and different.
Glad to have a connection with Northern Canada.
#firebean#northernCanada#yukon#canadiancompanies#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
