Tag Archives: Nature

A Taste of Cork City

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

On our last trip home we decided to go on a tour of the Jameson Distillery. Established in the 18th century, the distillery is located in Midleton, Co. Cork. The “Jameson Experience” is a walking tour with an expert guide … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Cork, Distillery, Family, Holy Trinity church, Ireland, Jameson Experience, Jameson Whiskey, Nature, Old Cork English Market, Patrick Street, Photography, River Lee, Shandon Steeple, St. Finbarr, Whiskey | 9 Comments

Irish Blessings

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Céad Mile Fáilte – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! Ireland is known for many sayings and blessings. “May the road rise to meet you…” is one of the more well-known blessings and one that decorates many Irish homes across the globe. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Ballycotton, Cork, Family, Gougane Barra, Ireland, Irish Blessings, Irish Sayings, Luck, Nature, Photography | 4 Comments

Irish Angel in the Sky

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Today, I take you from the roads to the skies above Ireland. Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland and the only airline I will fly with across the Atlantic Ocean. I can remember the jingle for Aer Lingus … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Aer Lingus, Angel, Atlantic Ocean, Au-Pair, Big Apple, Family, Fate, Inspiration, Ireland, Nature, New York, Ocean, Photography, Positivity, Travel | 6 Comments

Castles of Cork

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Tourists from around the world flock to the Emerald Isle every year to visit some of Ireland’s many great castles. No, castle is not code for “pub” 🙂 although some castles do have restaurants located on their grounds. Here, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Blackrock Castle, Blarney Castle, Castles, Cork, Family, Guinness, Ireland, Nature, Photography, Tourism | 4 Comments

Charming Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I have been reflecting on the beauty of my homeland. Over the next few days I am going to share with you some of my favorite pictures taken in Ireland. Pictures usually awaken a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Charles Fort, Cork, Family, Ireland, Kinsale, Landscape, Memories, Nature, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 11 Comments

In Sickness and In Health – A True Love Story

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

The chest pains escalate and suddenly he is lying on a hospital bed where the cardiologist announces, “We have to insert a stent into your heart.” His first thought is not for himself but for his wife. He wonders what … Continue reading →