What a nice way to be greeted

@JudyEv (340216)
Rockingham, Australia
May 2, 2023 1:03am CST
We are home from Ireland where we spent a month, mostly in Co. Mayo in the west. At Leenaun, I saw the Irish word ‘failte’ carved into the lawn at a bed and breakfast place. ‘Failte’ means ‘welcome’ and you see the word a lot on various signs. We had a good trip but it will never be anything but a long way. Vince is napping but, although I laid on the bed, I couldn’t go to sleep so now I’m catching with some of the myLot news. Hopefully I’ll feel weary soon and be able to sleep. Or at least I’ll sleep tonight. Our good friends at our lifestyle village left a Welcome Sign on our doorstep and some fruitcake. We’ll catch up with them at the movies tonight.
26 people like this
28 responses
@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
2 May 23
What a lovely gesture to give you some fruitcake and a Welcome sign. Now you need a few days to relax and adjust to your time zone
5 people like this
@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
3 May 23
@JudyEv - We always needed a few days to adjust when we were back from the USA.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
I was up at 4am this morning but I'll have a nap later.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
@LadyDuck Some say the jetlag is worse coming back to Australia rather than going away from.
2 people like this
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 May 23
I know you enjoyed every single day there Judy. It will take you both awhile to get caught up on your rest. Such a long trip. Glad you were able to enjoy.
4 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks. It is certainly a long time to sit in a plane. We have two more days home then have an endurance ride to take photos at so I'd better some good quickly. We were supposed to go to a house-sit but they've had to cancel which is a good thing really.
3 people like this
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 May 23
@JudyEv I am sure it was a very long plane trip. Hope things are going well at home now.
1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
2 May 23
Yes Failte means welcome. And everyone is welcomed in Ireland. Ireland of the Welcomes. Glad you are home now.
4 people like this
• Arvada, Colorado
3 May 23
@JudyEv Very hospitable, though some are here too in America, but not nearly the same as Ireland. I am so glad and I hope Vince is fine now from his chest there.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks. The people are incredibly kind and gracious. More so than in Australia.
3 people like this
@rakski (123362)
• Philippines
2 May 23
Great to know you're back home safely
4 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks very much and it's good to be home too.
2 people like this
@rakski (123362)
• Philippines
3 May 23
@JudyEv welcome!!!
1 person likes this
• United States
2 May 23
Welcome home and glad you had a good trip. How nice that your friends left you a welcome sign and fruitcake for your return. Hope you can catch a nap so you aren't falling asleep at the movies tonight
3 people like this
• United States
3 May 23
@JudyEv I saw the First Wives Club many years ago. It's nice that you a place that you can go and watch movies.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
I laid down but didn't sleep so got up again! lol The movie was First Wives Club. Have you seen it? Next week will be one I saw on the plane but that's okay.
2 people like this
@Ronrybs (19364)
• London, England
2 May 23
At first I thought it said failure! Not the nicest greeting
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
That whole area has a lot of Irish speakers but I shouldn't think too many tourists would know much Irish.
2 people like this
@Ronrybs (19364)
• London, England
3 May 23
@JudyEv Very true. I know a couple of words of Welsh, but not enough to get by on, Gaelic is a bit more than I could handle!
2 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (47352)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 May 23
I just yesterday had the last of the 5 pound fruitcake I'd gotten for Christmas, so if you don't want what was left on your doorstep, you can send it over here...
3 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (47352)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
3 May 23
@JudyEv Darn!
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Well, there is not much left of this one now so perhaps I'd better keep it.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (180841)
• United States
2 May 23
I am sure it will take a day or two to get adjusted. Being jetlagged is the worst feeling.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
I didn't sleep much last night and I was up at 4am. I'll try and catch a nap later. I've made biscuits and am about to start on the laundry. It's nearly 8am now.
2 people like this
@FourWalls (68102)
• United States
2 May 23
I had a hard time with a five-hour difference between Honolulu and Louisville when I went home on leave. I can’t even imagine losing most of an entire DAY in sleep. Hope you get re-adjusted quickly.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks. It hasn't happened yet but I'm sure I'll be back to normal soon.
2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
2 May 23
Hope you got to sleep. It was a restless night for me
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
I awoke about 3am so got up at 4am. I hate laying there and not being able to sleep. I'm sure I'll come good soon.
2 people like this
@Shiva49 (26686)
• Singapore
2 May 23
Time flies as they say and one month has just flown by. Home, sweet home - is my credo after days out.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
That one month went by very quickly indeed. But certainly Home, sweet home fits the bill nicely.
2 people like this
@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
2 May 23
I'm glad you are home safe and sound. Great picture. How nice of your friends to welcome you home and leave you a fruitcake!!!
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
We have friends for many years and it was lovely to see them again.
2 people like this
@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 23
So, I learnt a new word in a new language.. Learning never ceases here on myLot Glad that you are home safe and sound after a good month long vacation. . That's a nice gesture by your friends to welcome you back. Catch up with some rest later
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
I didn't sleep much last night but I'll get back to normal soon I'm sure.
2 people like this
@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
4 May 23
@JudyEv Yes, you will. Things take some time to get back to track after vacation
1 person likes this
@Tracey98 (176)
2 May 23
You have nice friends, that's whats friends for. Hope you enjoy your movie tonight
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks. The movie was First Wives Club. I hadn't seen it before and laughed all the way through.
1 person likes this
@AmbiePam (92828)
• United States
2 May 23
I am glad that you made it home safely. Certainly you’ll have to have a little time to rest from your vacation!
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
We are going away on Friday to take photos at a horse endurance ride but that a day or two away.
2 people like this
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
2 May 23
That's sweet of them. Thanks for sharing your photos of Ireland and welcome back home. I am glad you were able to come to MyLot even during your travel, Take care.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks for the kind words. I rarely go anywhere for more than a day or two without my computer. lol
4 people like this
@Juliaacv (51015)
• Canada
2 May 23
So nice to be back I am sure that you will sleep well for the next few nights. Enjoy catching up and seeing your friends later on.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
We saw First Wives Club last night and really enjoyed it. But I was awake at 3 and got up at 4am. I'm sure things will sort themselves out soon.
2 people like this
@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
2 May 23
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Ireland. Here we say 'karibu' meaning welcome
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
It's nice to know a few words in other languages. I'll try to remember 'karibu'. On the plane coming home, the stewardesses spoke 16 languages between them.
1 person likes this
@Beestring (14563)
• Hong Kong
2 May 23
Good to know that you're home safe and sound. Time really flies. You've been away from Australia for a month. Thanks for sharing the photos of your vacation. Have a good rest.
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
Thanks. We have two days home then go to an endurance ride to take photos. After that, we don't have anything planned for a while.
2 people like this
@manojari (137)
2 May 23
Very beautiful place
3 people like this
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 23
It is lovely and green in most parts of Ireland.
2 people like this