As I sip my tea in a lovely cafe in Cork City, it suddenly hits me that I am now officially on my solo journey, alone, and by myself. This realization (that I put in the past tense but really happened about 5 minutes ago!) isn’t frightening though. It’s freeing and exhilarating.
The handsomest bean of them all.I had an incredible visit with my brother and his family this past week in Ireland. It was very comforting to be surrounded by people I love in a country I love in a language that I speak. With two little kids in the house, it was busy for sure but I felt happy and useful and loved.
This morning just before I left, I had my month-old niece on my chest drowsing and my 5 year old nephew snuggled in next to me as we all read a book about helicopters, and it was bliss.
Baby snuggles.But I’ll be back soon, and in the meantime I’m off with total freedom and only a little anxiety. What a great beginning to my journey!
What a wonderful sister, sister-in-law, aunt and daughter you are. Safe travels brave Kathleen
Lovely start to your journey !! Looking forward to following yout travels . Trish