Kathie's carry-on size suitcase and day pack. Travelling light is the ONLY way to go!

Cambria Suites hotel near the airport in Denver. Free shuttle to the airport in the morning and free parking. It takes the hassle out of driving to the airport on the day you leave.

view from Cambria Suites

First leg: Denver to Boson.

Colorado Rockies from Cambria Suites

Heading to the gates at DIA - going over the walkway to concourse A. You can see our Irish spirits in the window.

Ski areas in northern New York from the airplane.

Close up of one of the ski areas in northern New York.

more close ups.

Aer Lingus from Boston to Dublin.

The gate for Dublin at Boston Logan airport.

YAY!! We're on the Air Lingus flight to Dublin!

Second leg: Boston to Dublin

Just after takeoff from Boston Logan

Flying over Ireland.

Boston to Dublin - showing where it's night time.

Arriving at Dublin Airport - where they DO celebrate St Patrick's Day!! Notice the little suitcase, the daypack is on my back, and the little purse. (And I'm wearing the boots so I didn't have to pack them - and they're relatively easy to take off for screening.)