Hard to believe after all the planning, but we are really, actually here. Landed shortly after 7 am, Wednesday, March 12. The only hiccup along the way - turns out Aer Lingus has a weight allowance for CARRY ON baggage. I suppose this was in the fine print somewhere, but no one ever pointed it out. We flew United from Cleveland to Chicago, then Aer Lingus to Dublin. When we went to get our Aer Lingus boarding passes (couldn't get them online), they weighed our carry-ons, and both of ours were overweight (limit is 10 Kg, or 22 lbs). After shifting items from one very full bag to another, we managed to get one within the limit. Then we had to check the other, for the special low, low price of $100. Thankfully I will be reimbursed since it's a relocation expense, but let this be a lesson for any of you who come to visit.
At any rate, we made it, and it's a beautiful, rare sunny Dublin day. Here' s a photo of Sandy, with all our luggage, outside our apartment.
And here's another exterior shot of our new home.
Much more to come. Next post: Hooking up your cable, Irish style.
So glad you made it there safely!
ReplyDeleteYour place looks beautiful from the outside! Can't wait to see more photos! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad for your safe arrival. The extra charges are getting to be routine for many airlines. Our daughter Sarah and her husband paid an extra $100 each of their carry on bags while on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to all your news
Steve and Denise Todd
The weight limit for carry-ons is maddening! Wasn't an issue when we traveled to Rome or to Sicily, but coming back FROM Sicily, all of a sudden it was! So we shifted stuff from my carry on to Connie's. Then once we got thru security, I moved it all back. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe're praying you have a fantastic experience in Ireland. Thought about you last night as we enjoyed some corned beef and cabbage to celebrate the 3/16 Irish blood our kids have. :-)