Ireland is Now Real…
Betcha didn’t know it was fake, before? 
We booked our plane tickets to Ireland today. 
No, I’m not excited, why do you ask? 
My little writer’s brain is bubbling over with all the 12th and 13th century Norman ruins to visit. My poor husband doesn’t know how many places I plan to drag him. I may have to bribe him with a pint of Guinness…
16 days of leisurely travel. I want enough time to find the out-of-the-way spots and avoid the tourist traps. Some of my favorite places to visit are where you’d find the locals. I loathe tourist traps. The idea of taking an escorted tour makes me want to stab myself repeatedly with needles. I really really don’t want to sit on the bus singing Kum-Ba-Yah while we drive through the Ring of Kerry. No, for us, it will be more a situation of: “AAAHHHH!! A SHEEP! Quick, the hedges!” while we frantically crash the car into shrubbery.
Hmm, maybe that’s why lamb and mutton are served so often there. But, I digress.
Given a choice, this is where I’d like to stay. 
But somehow, methinks it’ll be more like B&Bs. Which is okay. I’m not complaining. I’m really excited about this trip. The only thing that would make it better would be if somehow Mills & Boon would buy my book. Many of my friends have recently heard back on their submissions, so I’m hoping my turn will come soon. :worthy::worthy: Keep your fingers crossed!
In the meantime, I’ll be e-mailing the latest book off to an agent. And it’s back to the latest Irish medieval. Goal is 50 pages by the end of next week. I just love summer break. 
Are you going anywhere fun this summer?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 4:37 pm | Viewed 3075 times
Crystal* Says:
I’m living vicariously through y’all. Have fun.
Best of luck on the manuscripts.
Grins*
Tori Lennox Says:
I’m still majorly jealous (like that’s gonna stop any time soon :rotfl:).
this is where I’d like to stay.
Is that Dromoland Castle?
Olga Says:
I’m so envious! No, no travel this year so far. Just work. Sigh.
April Says:
Adding my jealousy to the plethora. How big is your luggage? Can I fit?:whistle:
I’ve got everything crossed on your sub and I’m sending all the mental messages I can. Buy buy buy buy buy
No plans to travel. But we went to Mexico last year, so I can’t complain. Well, I can, but I won’t
Michelle Says:
Tori, no, that’s Ashford Castle. Pierce Brosnan rented the place for the weekend when he married Keeley-what’s her face.
April, definitely–buy-buy-buy!! And Mexico sounds like fun!:jumping:
Stephanie Says:
I am so jealous! We were supposed to go to Ireland for our honeymoon, but it didn’t pan out. We’re going to San Francisco and LA.
I’ll be waiting for pics and the inside scoop on the ruins! I hope you have a bloody fantastic time!!!
Stacy Says:
Oh that sounds soooo exciting!
Yes, we are going somewhere fabulous this summer. It has lots of sunshine, fresh air, no tourists, and a pool (mini-blow-up)…our backyard LOL. But that’s okay. I like where we live.:crazyjumping:
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Woo Hoo, Michelle!!! That’s going to be a fabulous trip :crazyjumping:
mary beth Says:
Have a blast!!! I wish I was doing something fun this summer, but we’re waiting for Christmas.
Melissa Says:
I’m just headed to Atlanta - will be my first vacation in years!
Kristen Says:
Hey, cool! Hubby and I are headed for England and Scotland in about two weeks. We’re taking his 18 year old cousin, his sister and her four year old daughter. Can’t wait to go. I love both countries. Someday we’ll get to Ireland.
Have fun and take lots of pics!
MaryF Says:
How exciting! I always wanted to go!