After the storm, all is calm. A certain energy runs through the air around a hurricane. There is a high energy during the wind and rain, and after, we all breathe the recycled and refreshed air.
Bloggers are busy not blogging. I have no excuses for not writing lately. Stevie Nick's voice has suddenly inspired me to reflect on the past week.
Hurricanes aren't just powerful physical forces - they also toy with our mental energy. It's like the wind has voodoo dolls and brings us along for the ride. Lorenzo was no exception. Although he was a tropical storm, by the time he reached Ireland, the air became charged with excitement. The energy built as wind swept over Dublin and affected everyone's commute. The day after the storm brought crisp, cool air and a calm blue sky. I would compare the feeling to that of Dorothy when she wakes up in Munchkinland after the dreary twister. That feeling is refreshing. Out with the old, in the with the new. Bad energies are pushed out.
So here I am now, in a better frame of mind to focus on what I enjoy doing. And I here I am now, posting this blog 2 weeks after the fact.
To make up for the delay in blog appearance, I will contribute one more snippet from just the other day.
Yesterday I indulged in new eateries and galleries with the husband in Belfast. The trip began with a delicious lunch stop at #establishedcoffee - nestled between Saint Anne's Cathedral and a bistro- lined cobblestone street. I sunk my teeth into a hearty bowl of squash and pearl barley risotto. The creamy concoction was tucked in by a buttery bed of za'atar, hazelnut and sage gremolata and crispy sage leaves. The dish was a blend of home-cooked goodness and exotic spice. To top it off, we shared a fudgey chocolate cookie and made plans to walk it all off en route to the Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens
The Ulster Museum contains everything from a taxidermied polar bear named Peter to a 2,000 year old mummy who is missing her heart. We spent several hours exploring the building from top to bottom, from Art to the Troubles. Did you know that 1 kg of Plutonium is enough to kill everyone in the entire world? These are the kinds of facts that were dispersed throughout the exhibits. Necessary information if you ask me!
Of course, we had to browse the gift shop! What else would you buy in Belfast but a stuffed Fox and a stuffed squirrel? We have a new travel buddy and his name is Seamus the Belfast Squirrel. Within ten minutes of his adoption, he came face to face with his breathing counterpart.
Along the way home we stopped in Banbridge to fuel our 10km walking day. #blendxbatch is now our new favourite spot for coffee and food! The dining area was dim, atmospheric and intimate. I chose the Salmon Stir Fry while Garreth went for the double bacon cheese burger and cajun fries. Within 10 minutes, our food arrived and didn't disappoint our taste buds. Naturally, we had to get dessert to top off the ideal evening. To accompany our latte and ginger lemon tea, an attractive caramel brownie sundae! There was only one thing missing: Seamus! We only remembered after the fact.
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