A Galvin Hunting We Will Go

  

On our most recent adventure, we heeded the call of the Galvins' (as well as the Ryans') ancestral homeland across the Celtic Sea to the to seek out our closest known relative in the tiny town of Kenmare. We had no trouble immersing ourselves in the land of our ancestors, although actually tracking down a Galvin became akin to trying to spy a leprechaun: everyone claimed to have seen one and there was evidence of their presence but none could be produced upon request.

One of our kinsman's buses just passing by...

Despite our inability to pin down a local relation, we quickly felt a connection to pint-sized Kenmare. Although the town itself only has a half-dozen streets and just a few shops, it seems to have as many pubs as residents, banishing any doubt as to whether we had landed in the right place.

We have no doubt that we will return one day, hopefully with additional familial reinforcements to track down our wily kin.

Searching high & low

...leaving no stone uncovered

Polo Party

Recently, we decided to immerse ourselves in a English sporting event not commonly seen in the US: a polo match. We had many questions about this sport having never seen it in action (How many horses are there? Is is full contact? Is there a goalie horse?) and were incredibly excited about checking out the polo spectators' attire (well, one of us was). Wanting to make sure and blend in, we took the event incredibly seriously...

Testing the gear

Striking a pose avec le champagne

At the Crown & Corgi, where many a Pimms was consumed

Classing it up in front of the marquee

As expected, we left the match feeling as though our cultural immersion was complete and we obviously needed to plan a family polo match ASAP.  As soon as we all learned how to ride a horse while playing polo, that is.  Possibly a new Thanksgiving tradition?

Spring is in the Air

Spring/summertime in London means lots of rain (not really a change), blooming flowers, and a slew of fancy social events. Although we haven't exactly made it onto the "must-invite" list yet, we can't help but get into the spirit of the season when it feels like even the trees are celebrating the warmer weather. 

Flower-blanketed Regent's park

Dillon's in-season girlfriend

Store front display in Chelsea

Properly outfitted for high tea