Doing things together means a plus plus
enjoyment, the whole experience totaling
up to much more than the sum of its parts.
Just like our thali, remember ?
Other ingredients go into making Irish
Stew so satisfying. The country’s recent
economic success, which turned it into the
‘Celtic Tiger’, attracted professionals from
across the globe. This means that there’s
an exciting cosmopolitan buzz to all the
cities and towns. This urban vibrancy adds
that extra throb to the stunning natural
beauty, attracting tourists, and, in turn,
providing services for all needs and
pockets. For Indians, language, that
stuttering barrier in so many holidays, is
no issue at all in this very friendly part of
the English speaking world. So you can
‘craic up’ to your heart’s delight.
Indeed, there are a zillion ways of partak-
ing in the great Irish pastime called
‘having craic’. Pronounced ‘crack’, it means
‘a good time’, and, with centuries of
dedicated practice, the Irish have
’‡”ˆ‡…–‡† ‹– –‘ ƒ ϐ‹‡ ƒ”–Ǥ ‘ǡ –Š‡ ƒ•™‡” –‘
our initial question, ‘Why Ireland?’, is a no
brainer. It’s the one holiday destination on
earth where the whole family will bond
together, even as it ‘craics’ up.
Lakes of Killarney
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