“Not all those who wander are lost.”— J.R.R. Tolkien
The only way I know to become acquainted with a city is to wander its streets by myself. Though I always start out with a destination in mind, I often choose to veer off course, taking detours or following alleyways that seem to beckon. Given my poor sense of direction, I do arrive in some unexpected places on occasion. But I never consider myself lost.
I don’t do as much wandering these days as I did when I was younger. However, a recent trip to Dublin gave me the nudge I needed to change that and I was reminded how priceless it is to explore a new city for the first time.
What a creative way to share your trip! This is wonderful. :)
Thanks so much, Patty! You know what a bumpy ride it was to get there, but the reward was sweet. Fell in love with Dublin.
It was a seriously bumpy ride! So glad you made it. Dublin is already on my travel bucket list. I have some ancestors who came from Ireland. So glad you had a great time. :)
Great photos and LOVE the music. Enjoy your work, Lucy.
(Lee Ann’s friend, Leah)
Thanks Leah! I am very fortunate that Ken Middleton gave me his blessing to use his music for the video. He’s a wonderful musician, teacher and promoter of the ukulele: http://www.kenmiddleton.co.uk/
I share your thing for doors. Great images – all of them. Now Dublin’s on the list!
Thanks so much Kris! Cheers to doors :)
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video, Lucy! I loved it. Your beautiful photographs were perfect with the ukulele music,..(I’m currently taking lessons and will see if I can order this CD!!)
Thanks so much, Jean! Glad you enjoyed it. I love it that you are taking ukulele lessons! I am a strong believer that the tiny but mighty uke makes the world a happier place. I have long been a fan of Ken Middleton’s ukulele playing and was inspired to attend the Wine Country Ukulele Festival this past September just so I could take a workshop from him. I pulled the songs for this video from his youtube site not a CD, but he does have ebooks for sale that provide his arrangements of some of his songs. And he also graciously shares many arrangements for free via youtube and his website.
The Wine Country Ukulele Festival? Oh my, that sounds like heaven! I must go! Thanks for the info about where to get his music! I’ll check out his youtube site!
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Lucy,
Glad you enjoyed our fair city – and our Gaol.
Love the photos, and it was a pleasure having you with us for an all too brief time
Micheal
The pleasure was mine, Micheal. It was my lucky day to have gotten to meet you and, as you can see, the Gaol made a big impression on me. Your website on Kilmainham history — http://kilmainhamtales.ie — is an amazing resource. For any who happen upon my site, I also highly recommend your book on Anne Devlin, one of the Gaol’s notable prisoners and a key figure in Ireland’s struggle to become a democratic republic, for those who are unfamiliar with her. The lengths to which you have gone to preserve and publicize her story and her bravery touch me greatly.