Today it has been 4 years since I touched down on Irish soil (moss) to start my new life here. What an exciting 4 years it has been. I've met so many wonderful, interesting people here, seen so many amazing places, and done so many things I thought I would never get the chance to do in my life. What I really miss on this day, though, is the BBQ's, the parties and fireworks, and right now, the warmth that comes with July over in the States.

We managed to have 2-1/2 lovely weeks of sunshine and warmth here before the storms returned. Today is pouring down rain, howling wind,  thunder and lightning. Looks like the Irish Summer is over, but maybe it will surprise me and we will have a bit more nice weather. I hope so.

If not, I have a back up plan, lol. Later this month I will be going to visit a friend in upstate NY for 2 weeks. No doubt I will have more heat and humidity than I would like, but at least I will know that I have a lovely cool place to return to again.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE!!!