The end of the Rainbow

These shots were taken on the campus where the river Shannon goes through. It's beautiful. As I was strolling along taking these shots I was greeted by two dogs that I was glad to see (have I mentioned that I miss Darcy dog?-check out how she's being abused, uh, i mean loved at the cheateu de Libby/Jen/Rosemary at the blog link on the right). I met the dog's (name whisky and brandy) very kind owner, Peig & Tony Loughran and we chatted for quite a while. They live here in Limerick, have kids my age and younger and were so kind and Peig gave me her number. I think I'll call her tomorrow to see if she's into Pride and Prejudice. The movie's out here with Keira Knightly, and as much as the previews offend my sensibilites, i have to see it. If for nothing else, so that Libby & Carol & I can criticize it :0)

This is the session we went to last night in Ennis, just 20 miles up the road. The night before we went to one here in town that was fun. The one in Ennis had some tense moments as session etiquete was apparently unknown to this womand who just began playing her harmonica mid tune (in a very poor attempt to complement the music). The co-leader of the session was clearly irritated and giving her evil looks. It was funny (even I picked up on the what the heck is going on with that lady?). So, that was strange, but some of the tunes were amazing. (sans harmonica) As we drove back last night I saw stars for the first time since we've been here. I didn't realize how much I'd missed them til I saw them. I love the night sky.

I wish this picture could show how vibrant and amazing this rainbow was. We thought about going to catch the leprechaun at the end and cash in on the pot of gold :0) We drove down to see Hammy Hamilton (an amazing flute maker and tune writer-Blayne plays his tunes) and checked out his shop and he was great-so accessible and kind. He lives in the mountains and it was breathtaking, rounding curves in the road and seeing sunlit hilltops backed by rocky "mountains". Such a different sort of beauty than home. Everything is so GREEN. We're getting ready to head out to a session, so I've got to run. Lots of love!