It is that time again, the time to say goodbye and to move on. West Cork is calling, my grandchildren cannot wait to see me again, and the garden is definitely in need of lots of tender care. I’m also dying to meet up with my family, friends and to reconnect with the art and social scene in Skibbereen. I’m restless and cannot concentrate on writing my blog, I’ve had little time for it also because for the past week I have been sorting and packing our stuff together, 20kg each. Winter clothing is heavy and large, books are heavy too. As I’m minimizing everything I own, I do not want to take extra stuff home, and even if I wanted to – there is no space in the suitcase. It is the weight that matters most in our case, and I bought one of the digital gadgets to weigh a suitcase but I cannot use it, simply because I cannot lift the case to hang it on to the scales! Hopefully we are going to be all right. Everything is sorted, organized and packed. Four days left, time for relaxing and for a last chance to soak up sunshine, because we are going to the land of rain and gray skies. Goodbyes have been said at my lace-class, book-club, library and friends here. Our last few walks have been beautiful. I know that I shall miss all this glorious sunshine, and I am grateful that we had the opportunity to spend some months here enjoying this lovely island.
agoyvaerts 
What a fantastic lifestyle you lead! You are an inspiration!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you very much Ali, it is a privilege to be able to do this at this moment in my life, I accept it gratefully.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Jealous! We’re still expecting ten centimeters of snow in my Canadian city today – spring feels like it will never arrive! Maybe I should move to Gozo!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wish that I could send you some sun and warmth. Seems winter has been hard and long for many people.
LikeLike
how beautiful this landscape is in springtime. It reminds me so much of Greece, where I would like to be right now for Orthodox Easter, dear Agnes. I wish you a good travel back and hope to see you soon again, kind regards Mitza
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely to hear from you Mitza, and wishing you a blessed Easter time. Yes I was once on the Island of Naxos around this time and the meadows were so full of flowers, I love Greece too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You certainly are enjoying a wonderful lifestyle. Over here we called people who spend the winters in the South, snowbirds.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh thank you, I love that name 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
The wildflower meadows are gorgeous! I can see why you love it there.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes Eliza they inspire me in every way, glad you enjoy them too.
LikeLike
It is wonderful that you have made real connections with the people and the land; that makes it hard to leave but you are going home and will be welcomed by your beloved. Bon voyage.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Mary ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! Those shots are so beautiful! That magnificent foliage! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Tom, nature has so much to offer 🙂
LikeLike
hi zusje, zoveel herinneringen als ik de foto’s zie! Heerlijke herinneringen aan mijn verblijf bij jullie. Vandaag heb ik gepland om Vanessa te schrijven, maar eerst nog de Waakgroep. Geniet van de laatste paar dagen he, en goede reis! liefs Josefine
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks sis, geniet van je dag. Ik mail je later vandaag ok. Liefs x
LikeLike
Such blissful photos. Definitely landscapes that will be missed. But happy landings and reconnections in Ireland. All very exciting.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Tish and you are so right. Been enjoying your latest blogs also about the UK, we will be spending about one week in Norfolk again with Ian’s family. Kind regards.
LikeLiked by 1 person
More sunshiny photos. May Cork provide more
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Derrick, we live in hope 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Safe travelling back to Ireland. I hope you can bring some of that nice warm weather with you:-)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. Will try but I guess all I can do is bring a sunny disposition 🙂 will try that too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel sad that you are leaving Gozo, although it will be wonderful to return to your family in Ireland. And I am sure it will soon be sunny there, too. Have a good journey home, Agnes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much dear Helen.
LikeLike
😊
LikeLike
Skibbereen…what a magical word…I’d be anxious to get there, too…
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike
Good luck on your travels
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Een reactie, maar dan in het Nederlands 🙂 . Ik kan jouw Engels lezen èn begrijpen maar zelf reageren in het Engels durf ik niet zo goed. Je bent nogal een reisdame! Ik kan me voorstellen dat je verlangt naar huis en je familie maar wellicht is het afscheid daar ook niet zo gemakkelijk. Afscheid nemen van en verlangen naar … is vaak heel dubbel hé? Ik wens je alle goeds!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ja daar heb je gelijk in. Het zal goed zijn om weer thuis te zijn, het ziet er niet erg goed uit momenteel met ons aardebolleke, hopelijk gaat alles weer rustig worden, vandaag kan je beter niet naar het nieuws kijken. Dank voor je comment.
LikeLike
Was in Gozo just last weekend. It’s beautiful in Spring, but you are very lucky to have somewhere to go live during the Summer months as the heat in Malta and Gozo is really stifling lol. Hope you are enjoying Cork 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yea I am for sure but the temperature here is very low, around 11C to 14C with no sunshine! Heavy cloud and fog!
LikeLiked by 1 person