European Vacation – September 12/19 – Dublin (Part 3) – 747 Air Link Bus
With luggage in tow and I mean in tow…..I had my backpack on and was pulling the two big checked bags, which was awkward in the tight spaces, we headed for the transportation kiosk.
Stupidly lining up at the Air Link Bus desk, we found out later that tickets could also be purchased on board. Tickets were 6 Euro ($9 CAD) each for one way travel. This was a bargain when compared to the 24-31 Euro ($35-45 CAD) for a cab.
Finally finding the queue, we realized we had just missed a bus, but another would soon follow and we would be among the first to load.
On board at last and seated next to the luggage rack, we were on our way at 10:20 AM (3:20 AM back home). Now, if we could only keep our eyes open.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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5 thoughts on “European Vacation – September 12/19 – Dublin (Part 3) – 747 Air Link Bus”
Oh my goodness, that time difference! I feel bleary eyed for you!
Hi Lael. Always easier going West to East. The East to West trip tends to be tougher, when you cross 7 time zones. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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Oh my goodness, that time difference! I feel bleary eyed for you!
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Hi Lael. Always easier going West to East. The East to West trip tends to be tougher, when you cross 7 time zones. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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That makes sense. When I went to Tanzania I was recovered by day 2. Coming home on the other hand…ugh.
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Enjoy the vacations Alan.
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We really enjoyed this trip. Home for over 2 weeks now and reliving the fun in my blogs. Thanks for reading CarMac. Hope all is well. Allan
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