Irish yearnings

Yesterday I was listening to some of my podcasts about Ireland and they were just bringing up little hidden gems and things that you don't know think about doing or learning something new about the things you DO always want to visit.

I don't know if you know this about me but Ireland is my favorite place in the world. I know the geography of Ireland better then I know the US.

I went several years ago and in that 9 days I was able to squeeze in the whole bottom half of the country and got most of the touristy things out of the way so that the next visit can be a hunker down and explore one area and take your time. (I did have to cut out a few things that still need to be done, and will be since I will go back to Ireland several million times,  but for the most part I accomplished a LOT and even snuck in some of those hidden gems I had discovered before hand as well.) I had some Ah-mazing experiences and stories to remember.

So as I was listening to these and hearing about things that I would have never ever really thought about doing: like going to Valentia Island and seeing the tetrapod tracks that have been revealed from lower tides that is amazing! I had never heard of that before so onto my new checklist it went along with a few other things they mentioned. And by checklist I mean a file in my Internet folder labeled Ireland, the next trip! They mention checking out touristy things that are touristy for a reason but go with this little story in mind and keep the experience intimate.

The whole time I just was getting a huge desire to go back as soon as possible. The thing is, I have this philosophy that I don't go to the same place twice until I have been to all the places I want to go once. When you think about it, it makes since, why spend money you are saving to see the world on a place you have already visited when it puts you behind again a few years to seeing the other places you want to see...HOWEVER, I think I need the return trip to Ireland sooner rather than later and I may have to put off a couple of places that aren't as important to me to get back before moving on.....so I am thinking 2015 a return trip to Ireland, (next year is Italy, already in the planning), with a whole new list of adventures to discover. And no matter how many days i spend i will never be able to get it all in.

If anyone wants to go in on an international property for a little cottage set in the county Clare or Kerry, you just go ahead and let me know!*GRIN* *Giggle*