[Kyotodeb]

Many of you know I became a dual US Irish citizen last year. I have not been able to travel since Don was sick for so many years. He passed away in January, and I have started thinking about a trip to Ireland in the future. I entered a contest and didn't win. Then i was contacted by the man who owns the small tour company. He told me a friend of mine had written to him and told him my story about being a caregiver for years, etc. He gave me a free All Ireland tour to use when i want to go! How touching is that? There really are good people out there!
I told him i will pay it forward and tell everyone about his tours!
Its called Walter's Way Tours based in Ireland.
I am looking forward to going- probably next year. It's nice to have some happiness after so many years of sadness.
Deb

[cvt]

What a lovely gesture by that tour company! I hope you can go soon. You deserve all of the happiness.

[ar719]

Why wait till next year?

Hooray- I hope that man’s company does well- good things should come to him!

[Kyotodeb]

I actually already have a trip booked to Europe in August that some family members invited me on! So I will wait till next spring or summer so the family members who will go with me are available. They aren't retired so they can't take more time off -unlike me

[amiga13]

How absolutely lovely! Have the grand fun you deserve now. I know.

[Keltikmom]

How wonderful for you. This renews my faith in humanity! Thanks for sharing a really positive experience.

[ZipLine]

That is a wonderful gesture by both your friend and the tour company! I’m very happy for you.

[lakey]

That is a really nice surprise. Enjoy your trip(s) when you go. You deserve it.

[NJ Teacher]

The kindness the tour company showed to you is wonderful. I hope that you enjoy enjoy planning for and going on your trip when you are ready.

[1956BD]

I hope you make it the most amazing travel vacation you have ever taken. May the luck of the Irish remain with you.

[hand]

I love that you shared this story! And I loved Ireland! It was my first trip after I retired. Beautiful country and lovely people!

[Linda/OH]

What a sweet story! You deserve this! Thank you for sharing, this made my day

[juliet4]

Aw, that is just wonderful!

[slg]

What a wonderful friend to share your story and what a wonderfully generous business owner! So happy for you!!

[Kyotodeb]

I agree it was a wonderful thing both my old friend did and the tour owner did! At first I didn't believe it and i wrote back and forth with him. I asked him why and he said "You deserve it." It's easy to think this world is cold and bad when you watch the news, but this does restore faith in the goodness of people.

[anna]

That is a spectacular gift..so thoughtful!

[jjwires]

That is such wonderful news! Enjoy your trip and please tell us all about it!

[CZMOM]

This is a wonderful blessing for you. I love how thoughtful your friend was in writing this man. You definitely deserve it.