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Ireland is, as most of you will already know, the Emerald Isle. The fields are lush and green as they enjoy fresh rain and a mild climate.
What many may not necessarily know is that these are also the reasons for the varied plant-life that inhabits Ireland, many of which are even tropical. Palm trees grow really well, fuchsias turn into trees and monkey puzzle trees delight the children in the parks.
This means for Ireland it truly is ‘easy being green’ but what the island now needs is the willingness of its people to keep it that way. Sadly recycling still isn’t as big a deal as it should be on our shores and the lack of good cycling paths,and a varied public transport system that allows for easy access across the city and country means people still rely to much on their cars.
So the Emerald Isle needs a little more support from the people it houses and maybe, just maybe, it will be able to stay as beautifully green as it should.
a weird looking green plant
I found the bus and DART service in Dublin to be a welcome change from the hectic public transportation in Key West, but also in other cities I’ve lived in – Boston and Los Angeles. Recycling has required laws be passed in the Florida Keys but after years it is picking up and, remember, people in the Keys like to be eco-friendly, but refuesed to recycle for years! Come on down to the Keys and see for yourself, your room is ready!
Oh I so wish I could – long for abit of sun and sea
Have plenty of that! Windy recently which has made the evenings cool (for us) and daytime temps in the low 80s.