Friday, October 28, 2022

Abbey Hotel Curious Castle


Abbey Hotel Curious Castle

With it being so close to Halloween I thought it appropriate to share the most unsettling stay of the four castles we lodged in during my recent trip to Ireland.  Abbey Hotel is a 18th Century turreted mansion. It has the ruins of the 12th Century Dominican Abbey Church behind it.

This beautiful mansion had a few unexplained mysteries other than the swarm of birds resembling a scene out of  Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 movie "The Birds." They appeared both evenings of our stay.  The dressing room had a crack in the window which I assumed came from the birds, because of its location. It made that room cool.

 I took several photos that didn't show up. I never received a message that my storage was full, and it wasn't. I tried using my other phone camera and they wouldn't show either.  I've searched the internet and can only find photos of the few rooms I was able to take photos of.  

There were weird large stains on the carpet. They looked like shadows.  I wanted to attribute them to a leak in the ceiling, but it had no water stains.

My friends husband went for a walk in the ruins by himself and a strange man appeared starring him down. The birds re-appearing at the ruins was enough to make me leave. 

After saying all this I must admit, I enjoyed the mystery as much as I enjoyed checking out. As I mentioned in the video, we are all spirit beings. None of us will get out of this world alive, but I promise you I don't plan on coming back. I look for to residing eternally with my father in Heaven in peace.  How about you?

 

       




Thursday, October 20, 2022

Keep Calm and Carry On

The beauty of the rose bush, green tea and delicious finger foods make for the perfect tea party. A relaxing affair to keep calm and carry on.

Fall In The Cliffs


It's Fall Yall!


Take a tour with me and enjoy this fall inspired tablescape by the water. The beauty of the cliffs of Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) in Ireland are breath-taking.