Back to Ireland

I just got confirmation this morning that I am headed back to Ireland in two weeks. I'm only staying for four weeks this time, which is perfect. I'll leave the Friday after Thanksgiving and return the Friday before Christmas, so all the holidays will be preserved. And in the meantime, I'll be in Ireland! Yay!

I have been bothered by how little pleasure I took from the first trip, and wanting to have a do-over to enjoy it more. Ireland is incredibly beautiful and feels very comfortable, but I was so sad in general that I hardly enjoyed it. I was completely exhausted by the time I got there. Six months in Hyderabad followed by unending movement around Europe before settling in Cork really took its toll, and all I wanted to do was endure the trip so I could get the hell home.

This time, I've had a nice break from travel and I'm feeling excited and well-rested and it's only a month anyway. Happiness all around.