O Í C H E M H A I T H , É I R E

Our last night in Ireland; a cotton candy sky with a perfect crescent moon, and homemade lemon & cherry sorbet. Tomorrow, the journey to Paris begins! I will shed some tears when saying my goodbyes to Heather, Paul, Scotia and Cleo.

S H E R K I N I S L A N D

Over a month ago, when Ashley and I first arrived in Ireland, we went to an art walk/outdoor exhibition on Sherkin Island. I completely forgot I had taken these. I thought I would share them before we're no longer in Ireland anymore. Only two more days until we're off to Paris. I will miss my friends here very much - it will be a very bittersweet departure!

Someone was having a rough day...

L I T T L E B L A C K W I S H L I S T

In case you missed my previous update, we were able to rearrange our plans, and although it cost a pretty penny, I know it will be worth it - because, I mean - it's Paris! So, let your lists of favorite cafes, shops and walks floweth! 

I am so thrilled!!!

As you can imagine, the same few items of clothing I've been wearing since February are a bit worn out. All of my shoes have gotten a terrible beating and I haven't anything that one could still deem as pretty (although maybe some things once were). Each of my jeans - both black and blue, have holes in rather impolite areas. I hate the thought of going to France with holes in my pants. Thank goodness I have great parents who are shipping me some new ones from home! I just hope they get to me here in Ireland in time. 

Anyway, this is just for fun. I just think it would feel so nice to have a few perfectly simple black items to class everything up a bit. Of course there's absolutely no way I could purchase any one of these at this point in my travels... My bank account is looking, well. Scary.

1. Charles Anastase, Vivienne Dress

2. Martin Margiela Line 11, Mirror Bag - one of those things I'm going to want forever.

3. Rachel Comey, Festoon Perforated Loafer

4. Golden Goose, Standard Denim - these just may be my dream jeans.

O L D P A R I S / N E W P L A N S

 

I miss this girl, and I still want that coat!

Some photos from my last trip to Paris in 2007. Sorry, I'm obsessing.

Ashley and I are trying to rearrange our plans to see if we can fit it in now. Cross your fingers for us!

UPDATE: WE'RE GOING!!! HOORAY!!!

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{Post Script}

I'm trying to plan our last month (that's very difficult to say) of travel a little bit. I have all of these places I'd like to visit, or have already visited but would like to see again. I've placed a star next to the cities I've already been to. We have about three weeks to make our way around, so I may need to cut a couple of these out. Advice welcome!

FRANCE
Paris*

GERMANY
Berlin*
Munich
Leipzig
Heidelberg*
Dresden*
Frankfurt

AUSTRIA
Itter - attending a friend's wedding
Salzburg
Vienna

SWITZERLAND
Berne - digging up our roots!
Geneva

CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague - digging up more roots!

A P A N G O F R E G R E T

I should have gone to Paris! If only we had the time and the money to go in July. For now I will watch this romantic footage of Ms. Édith Piaf singing La Vie en Rose and hope I can visit sometime soon.

C R U I S I N' T H E C O A S T

We were blessed with some sunshine for most of the morning, so we went for a little Sunday drive along the coast. My head was perpetually pointed toward the heavens all day. The clouds were gorgeous! 

I R E L A N D I N I N S T A G R A M S

Just for fun!