Category Archives: Travel

Wedding Anniversary

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

Yesterday was our wedding aniversary – another milestone! It is also the anniversary of my parents’ wedding, and that always gives me cause to remember especially Dad who passed away in 2000. And remember that Mum still grieves and misses … Continue reading →

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Catherine’s Dublin

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

Today our group of pilgrims will walk the streets of Dublin and try to see it through nineteenth century eyes. Much of Dublin is the same – the buildings are well preserved, many of the road are very old. So … Continue reading →

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Dressing for spring in Dublin!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

While the sun might be shining, and it looks like a great day out – one still does not go out unprepared for the cool (well, we’d call it cold). Do you like my new boots? And the hat! Very … Continue reading →

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Catherine McAuley – the sympathy of God

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

Today marked the beginning of the pilgrimage proper! We gathered together, all 35 of us, in the House of Mercy – the house built by Catherine McAuley in 1824-ish to be a place where the poor children of Dublin could … Continue reading →

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This is a great city to walk around: flat and logical! So off I went this morning – to get the SIM card put into my ipad! And now it works – as does the keyboard! The phone is still … Continue reading →

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Judith Gardiner | Leave a comment

Dublin – an ancient city

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

Yesterday I spent the day walking again, and now feel that I know my way around…I must look like I know my way around as well, as three people asked me for directions! And one of them I was able … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Begins

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

The trip from Brisbane to Dublin was long  and a bit difficult. The long  haul from Singapore to Frankfurt is tedious when you can’t sleep! I had upgraded to premium economy so at least it was more comfortable. My only … Continue reading →

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Mt Barney

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Judith Gardiner
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Hello world!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Judith Gardiner

I plan to leave Brisbane on Monday 9 April. I fly from Brisbane to Singapore, then on to Frankfurt and then to Dublin. It is a long journey – about 28 hours if there are no delays. I am travelling … Continue reading →

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