Amy Packs a Punch
- bevclyde45
- Oct 5, 2025
- 2 min read
05-10-2025
Today's blog will be brief because I've been busy taking care of everyday activities this week. However, next week everything will change as I'll be embarking on a tour of Ireland! You'll hear from me more frequently as I dive into new adventures each day.
You might be wondering who Amy is. Amy was the storm that battered Ireland from Thursday to Saturday. I learned that Ireland experiences a storm season that starts in September, peaks in December, January, and February, and tapers off until the following September. Amy originated from Hurricane Humberto.
Thursday was exceptionally rainy, which I discovered while running errands. Friday brought fierce winds—I'm not exactly petite, but I felt as though the gusts were pushing me down the street or trying to thwart my forward progress. I even had to change shoes for ones with better tread. I definitely got a cardio workout walking around Waterford that day!
On Friday night and Saturday morning, the winds howled around the apartment complex, creating an incredible soundscape. Fortunately, by Saturday afternoon, the storm cleared. Waterford experienced only a bit of the storm's impact, but it was much worse in Northern Ireland and the northern counties of the Irish Republic, exactly where I’m heading next week. Stay tuned for more updates!
This weekend turned out to be quite interesting. Last week at church, a Christmas shoebox appeal was mentioned, and since I’ve supported Operation Christmas Child for years, I was intrigued. I attended a meeting on Saturday afternoon about this appeal. While it's not Operation Christmas Child, it’s very similar. I sat through an hour and a half presentation, but surprisingly, Jesus wasn’t mentioned once. Although the Irish organization does commendable work, I’ve decided to support Operation Christmas Child again this year via the internet.
On Sunday, I had a delightful dinner in Dublin with my granddaughter, Rachel. On Monday, I will attend my class at Trinity College. Then, on Tuesday, the tour of Ireland begins in Dublin. Next week promises to be much more exciting!
I attended my U.S. history class at Trinity College on Monday. So far, we've discussed the early colonies, focusing on Virginia and Massachusetts. Thankfully, I'll be able to attend one more class before my trip begins, where we’ll delve into the Declaration of Independence, and I’m looking forward to that discussion. Unfortunately, I’ll miss the lecture about the Constitution, which I wish I could hear, but I’ll be off exploring Ireland. The class is proving to be very interesting.
One aspect of Waterford that I've found particularly captivating is the abundance of murals and street art. They can be found everywhere, covering a wide range of subjects. I'm including some examples of these stunning murals. Walking around Waterford is delightful; I get to enjoy the wonderful parks, ancient walls, and beautiful art that adorns the city.
Dublin weather:
High 59 F (15 C), Low 53 F (11 C) Cloudy
Sunrise: 7:36 Sunset: 6:56 (18:56 EU Time)
Hours of Daylight: 11 hours, 19 minutes
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