The Big BIG Trip

The Big BIG Trip is quickly approaching. It will be a new experience for us -- all twelve us that are along for the ride. This upcoming Monday, November 12th, 6 of us will set out from St. Louis and head to "shytown" (AKA Chicago). My dearest sister June, my parents, my grandfather who is a young 83 years old, and my "favorite uncle in the whole world Uncle Dan."

The Crew Along for the Ride: 5 Smiths - Mom, Dad, June, Warren, & myself. My grandfather RLK Sr., Aunts Nina, Kathie, and Mary Carol; Uncles Robert, Dan, and Dave Boyer.

After a nice evening at the hotel, motel, Holiday-Inn.... we have most of the day to prepare to depart O'Hare International Airport on Aer Lingus. While a majority ~11 of 12~ will be departing on the same flight, my "little" brother Warren IV will be meeting us in Shannon International Airport in Ireland.

Our fabulous travel package includes our airfare, rental cars, and 6 nights accommodation at Adare Manor. "The Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort in County Limerick, Ireland, is the ultimate luxury five star vacation destination complete with an 18 hole championship golf course, a luxurious Spa, world-class dining facilities, fishing, shopping, sightseeing and a host of other estate activities guaranteed to make memories which will last a lifetime." Another bonus of our package includes a full Irish breakfast every morning. We have high expectations and look forward to our luxury destination.

Be sure to check back for more blogging and pictures in the week to come.