My trip to Ireland was everything I hoped for. I saw stunning places like the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and enjoyed the lively pub scene with great traditional Irish music. One highlight was visiting the Merry Ploughboys Pub, where we watched Dublin’s top ballad band and some Irish dancing. I traveled with Ed Spitzmueller Leon Patterson and our tour guide Archie, who’s on the far left of my painting. I also have to mention Vanessa Vigil who was so enthralled by the band that she jumped onto the bar to regale us all. I still have no idea where Vanessa found that Flamenco costume. But I was truly captivated.