Hypocrisy and Mick Wallace are bedfellows for years

I see that Mick Wallace and Clare Daly have voted against a European Parliament resolution condemning the escalation of Russia’s violent actions in Ukraine. It is hard to believe that they are not simply being consistent in opposing the widely accepted, orthodox viewpoint and are simply doing what they have done for years-that is, seeking… Continue reading Hypocrisy and Mick Wallace are bedfellows for years

Passport control, Dublin airport, 2 am Sunday morning

It was 2 in the morning when we approached passport control in Dublin airport after flhing in from Napoli airport. The two passport control workers were smiling at the new and old arrivals in Ireland. I was proud that this was the first experience of the Irish welcome the Italian couple in front of us… Continue reading Passport control, Dublin airport, 2 am Sunday morning

The Isle of Capri

We visited the Isle of Capri yesterday. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes by ferry from the Marina in Sorrento. Capri is a beautiful place and walking around the small streets, repleted with the shops of top end brands and designer labels, remind you how strongly reliant this place is on tourism. You have to assume… Continue reading The Isle of Capri

Positano, Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast

We visited the towns of Amalfi and Positano on the Amalfi Coast yesterday. These are unique, pretty towns/villages which are almost carved out of the limestone cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. Extremely popular destinations in high season and accessed by a road that was built at a time that never envisaged the traffic it now… Continue reading Positano, Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast