I love to travel and last week someone ordered the most incredible Irish weather. Everyone was saying it never is this sunny and warm (65 degrees is hot for them). I spent the week in meetings, but the weekend I got down from Dublin to Blarney, Cork and Cobh by train and bus. Coming from the USA, which is a relatively new country compared to Ireland, I am humbled by the history. I got to kiss the magic stone in Blarney Castle (built in 1446), which is said to bestow the gift of eternal eloquence on those lucky few who do so. I wonder if that translates to blog writing too?
When I’m travelling I miss my animals a great deal after a few days. I am so used to walking dogs and feeding cats that the break in routine is weird. I prefer to have the dogs with me all the time if I could. I know you understand. I feel an absence of spirit when not surround by my furries. So, to make up for it I take pictures of animals I meet along the way (my smartphone died and would not charge this trip, so I missed many a cow, horse, sheep, and kitty, sorry.)
I meet these 2 beauties on the grounds of Blarney Castle, then on the way back to Dublin I meet the cutest little King Charles Spaniel on the train.
I love to travel but I love to come home. There are always the best dog kisses waiting for me from Louise and Sofie.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
DogDaz Zoo 
easyweimaraner
June 11, 2013 at 03:02
I love old castles – they are full of history and thrilling stories. When I’m on the way without Easy I take pictures of dogs too and talk with their owners :o)
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 07:21
People love it when you comment on their dogs. Isn’t it fun!
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speedyrabbit
June 11, 2013 at 03:23
looks like you had a great time!
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 07:21
🙂
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ksbeth
June 11, 2013 at 05:53
looks like a great trip, and happy you found some ‘adopted’ animals you could enjoy along the way )
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 07:20
Thanks – animal is a universal language I speak.
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Genevieve Petrillo
June 11, 2013 at 06:18
I love dogs riding the train! Welcome home.
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 07:20
I think it is a great idea.
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Vicki Flaherty
June 11, 2013 at 09:51
Welcome home, Lorian! So glad you got out to see the sights and found some furry friends to keep you going until you got home to those wonderful doggie kisses!
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 11:54
Thanks – Dublin was wonderful.
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zannyro
June 11, 2013 at 13:05
Glad you’re back! Thanks for sharing the little Irish furries with us. 🙂
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 13:23
You are very welcome
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Jodi
June 11, 2013 at 13:29
It seems to me that other countries are far more pet friendly than ours is. Welcome back! Your crew at the zoo missed you.
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 15:13
Yes – We have a lot to learn.
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Hawk aka BrownDog
June 11, 2013 at 14:36
Hi Y’all!
Looks like fun was had by all.
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 15:13
Thanks – Dublin was nice
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Miss Harper Lee
June 11, 2013 at 16:57
A beautiful place and beautiful weather. What could be better? Coming home to everyone who missed you–especially those who meow, bark, and give slobbery licks for welcome home kisses!
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dogdaz
June 11, 2013 at 19:03
Sweet – thanks
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Basil
June 12, 2013 at 05:18
I hope you had a lovely time! Ireland is not a million miles away from me (Well when you compare it to the USA!)
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dogdaz
June 12, 2013 at 07:09
True Basil, you are UK right? Ireland was very pretty, even though I was working.
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Misaki
June 12, 2013 at 06:56
Welcome home, glad you had a great time!
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dogdaz
June 12, 2013 at 07:05
Thanks, Misaki
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