No? I can heartily recommend it.
While writing "Waves in the Wind" it seemed only reasonable (not to mention a hell of a lot of fun) to visit Ireland and see the settings for my novel for myself. So, off my wife Glenda and I went to see the sights, and oh what a wonderful, friendly land we found.
Photos alone are never enough to capture the true essence of a place, but here are a few shots of Kilkenny. Maybe they'll offer a bit of the town's flavor.
While writing "Waves in the Wind" it seemed only reasonable (not to mention a hell of a lot of fun) to visit Ireland and see the settings for my novel for myself. So, off my wife Glenda and I went to see the sights, and oh what a wonderful, friendly land we found.
Photos alone are never enough to capture the true essence of a place, but here are a few shots of Kilkenny. Maybe they'll offer a bit of the town's flavor.
After spending two days in Dublin we arrived in Kilkenny. There's a lovely walk beside the River Nore. Kilkenny Castle sits atop the hill in the distance.
Of all the towns we visited in Ireland, Kilkenny was our favorite. Oh yes. Glenda would live there. I wouldn't mind it myself.
Of all the towns we visited in Ireland, Kilkenny was our favorite. Oh yes. Glenda would live there. I wouldn't mind it myself.
That's Glenda (right) in the white jacket. The weather was cool, overcast and misting rain, so she was just about to freeze.
Here's a shot of Kilkenny's city center. Ireland's villages are invariably picturesque, almost like a Currier and Ives etching.
Here's a shot of Kilkenny's city center. Ireland's villages are invariably picturesque, almost like a Currier and Ives etching.
Yep, Glenda is still freezing. She's standing in front of a pub where we raised a few pints along with enjoying a wonderful dinner. Entertainment was provided by an Irish drummer.
The street is reserved for pedestrians only. We found these to be fairly common throughout Ireland.
The street is reserved for pedestrians only. We found these to be fairly common throughout Ireland.
Here's another view of Kilkenny Castle. The family of Lord Snoot-in-the-Air (or whatever his name is - was - whatever) still lives there.
To the left and unseen is a shopping area filled with Irish craft shops. Glenda picked up some wonderful hand-knitted woolen sweaters there at reasonable prices.
To the left and unseen is a shopping area filled with Irish craft shops. Glenda picked up some wonderful hand-knitted woolen sweaters there at reasonable prices.