TO ME!!!!It was a fabulous day from the start. As I woke from my happy slumber I saw the glorious rays of sun bursting through the edges of the curtains trying desperately to break in and wish my a very happy birthday. Although the air was very crisp it was still a perfect day for a celebration!
I went off to the leisure center around 9:00am to start my new year off on the ri
ght foot. I only spent about 5 minutes actually doing any kind of aerobic exercise in the pool and then I went off to the Jacuzzi for some relaxation. I figure it's my birthday I'll do as I please.After another satisfying Irish breakfast Jean Marie and I headed out to the airport to meet our friend Ellen who was flying back from a few days h
oliday in Germany. Dublin airport is not nearly as large as the three major NYC ones but it can still be confusing to get around but we managed to find her just as she made her way out of the immigration check point.
We then headed off to a beautiful part of Dublin (I can't remember the na
me right now) but it is all luxury villas and mansions not far from the ocean. Driving across town brought us through diverse neighborhoods with lots of colorful shops.We were going to visit an elderly priest
friend of Ellen's who has sadly had a stroke and is now living in a nursing home. We had all good intentions of visiting him and since I like to do something to give back to others on my birthday I was very excited about this visit. However the Dublin marathon created so much traffic it was impossible to get to him so we turned around and headed for Galway. Even a cute Garda officer (Irish policemen) tried to direct us on a less congested route but to no avail
. But even in traffic the scenery was interesting. Dublin has a new ferris wheel attraction something like the Eye in London.Ellen spoke to her husband Frank who had decided to surprise her for their upcoming 30th anniversary and take her to the Hodson Bay Hotel for the night so we stopped off in Atholone (one of my favorite little town in Ireland) and brought her to her husba
nd who met us there. The hotel is on the Hodson Bay and when we arrived lots of ducks were frolicking around in the tiny waves on the hotel's private beach. 
Something about the scenery reminded me of Cape Cod.Ellen and Frank were so kind to have a birthday dinner for me at the hotel and it was wonderful. Ellen even brought me a beautiful scarf, some chocolate and scented soap from her Germany trip. She also brought Jean Marie home some tasty German treats. It was a lovely celebration and lots of good conversation.
Jean Marie and I headed back to Galway and after picking up milk for my morning cereal I was in my apartment by 8:00pm and ready to unpack and head off to bed. It was a lovely birthday and I
am so grateful to my sister for taking me away and for the beautiful bracelet she got me and for Ellen and Frank for making the special day even more special. Also wonderful to get calls from home and lots of great email best wishes.
If you couldn't tell already, I really love to celebrate my birthday!
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