The Tralee international festival began 14th
august, and I arrived on the 18th. I had to catch four planes for the
round trip, and to say I’m not the keenest flyer I think I did a pretty good
job! I cannot describe to you the few days I spent in Ireland for the
international festival, because in order for you to feel the atmosphere you’d
really have to be there. I arrived on Sunday lunchtime and met my roommate
Donna at the door, then the Sligo roses from 2012 and 2013 came later Sunday
night. Monday and Tuesday held the two selection nights which were great fun!
All the roses looked beautiful on stage and did a great job – and I definitely
wished I was up there among them, however on the other hand it was nice to just
go and relax – and even got onto international TV both nights! Woo J Each night after the
selection nights and rose receptions we headed to the Abbey Gate hotel bar
which was fab! All the regional roses were in there along with the centres and
escorts and no one got home before the sun came out!! Tuesday there was also an
international rose BBQ in which I was lucky enough to get to attend, the food
was incredible and it was lovely to catch up with all the different centres I
hadn’t seen since Portlaoise! So many of them were still complimenting my time
in Portlaoise and for that I was so grateful! I’m amazed at how many new
friends the rose experience has given me already, and after an unbelievable few
days I’m already excited for all the reunions to kick off, although the first
thing I did when I got home was hit the pillow. If you ever get the opportunity
to go to Tralee though do – because I can guarantee you’ll have the time of
your life!!
Sunday night - ready for Abbeygate
Sunday night with the girls
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