Suitcase Shaman's Guestbook

“A wonderful experience, plenty of pampering at Garnish House, charming surroundings, amazing breakfast you won't forget.”
We found this amazing Garnish House B&B on the Western Road very near the centre of Cork city. We arrived just to ask the price of a one-night stay but received a wonderful greeting at the door and was invited in for complimentary afternoon tea by Johanna Lucey. She brought us into the very comfortable dinning room and very soon a tray of homemade scones with cream and jam, fresh cakes and pastries and home baked bread with a pot of tea and coffee arrived. Everything was just so tasty and really enjoyable, and we were somewhat shocked by the wonderful greeting and personal attention we received. She discounted her price and we stayed in a gorgeous room separate from the main house. It had beautiful décor, and you would want to sleep forever on the deep luxurious mattress on the bed and the fluffy comforters, kettle etc there to make tea/coffee and TV, also fresh fruit and flowers. But breakfast was definitely something special and amazing with over 30 choices and Johanna encouraged us to try the pancakes, the trout and what about that for a fantastic Irish Breakfast, and then so many choices etc. We started with freshly cooked oat porridge smothered in Baileys cream and it was scrumptious. We tried a wide selection of berries and nuts with Greek yoghurt and an abundance also of different juices, fresh fruit, cereals, cheese, breads and so on. When leaving Johanna brought us foil wrapped pancakes to take away on our journeys. We have been back a couple of times to stay and treated so well and the food is always amazing. Visit Cork and stay at Garnish house and you’ll never be disappointed. Johanna and her staff are wonderful ambassadors for Ireland. The customer is definitely KING at Garnish House. We say “Long may this recession continue in Ireland if we can get treated like this”. .

The best B&B in Ireland
We have been visiting Garnish House since 1997 (about 12 visits in all) and never tire of the place. We would recommend it to anybody. Garnish house is definitely part of the Cork experience. The hospitality, superb and plentiful food and the comfort is second to none. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Cork there is only one choice, Garnish House. If you want somewhere to stay in Ireland it is worth going out of your way and going to Cork. God bless them all.

Does this trip have a destination?
Becky, Good to know where you are. You have seen some country, but why so long in France? I could not wait any longer.I went to Ted's last week. I ordered one for you and left it on the table...not! Hope to see you again someday. take care. FM.

Blood Sausage
I did not enjoy the blood saugage. eeewwwwww!!! It felt pretty grotesque on my tongue, and had the consistency of a blood clot!! However, we met a very nice man on the bus in Scotland. (Remember him girls'? Wasnt Doogie his name? The man with the dyed pink hair?). Anyhow, he was a chef by trade, in Belfast. He told me that Blood Sausage is like any other culinary delight, or culinary fright for that matter. The taste and quality depends on the chef, he told me. Of course this must be true!! The love and intent put into it must make all the difference in Quality. Perhaps John--you had a blood sausage that was blessed. I have already set my intent to try it again someday. When I find a Chef like Doogie. Love you Guys!!

Wishing You Ground Level Accommodation......
...... Godspeed to physical restoration....... and transportation from door to door - with full gain of guided purpose. What a lovely town. My heart goes out to you My Dearest Teacher and I miss you both almost achingly for some reason. I wish I could have been your 'Personal Valet, shared your travel physically - and quite simply carried your bags. You had blood sausage, I believe - which I really enjoyed when I stayed in the Opera district (a 'non-tourist-ish' Greek segment of France near the Latin Quarter) Becky - you should have eaten those meaty red morsels - they are scrumptious. I love you both - am on edge anticipating your return..... and seeing you both after your likely 'rest and recuperation’ sabbatical following your return to the states. I Imagine French Fries won't be on the menu for at least a while... LOL Always Yours, John Pratt Booker

I Can Feel It ~ Welcome Home
Welcome Home Terrie ~ Call me 602-677-1729 Always, John

Thanksgiving
~ A Letter of Thanks Giving ~ Your journey has reminded me to trust Spirit in the most immediate ~ To walk the in the intricate present as divine adventure and gifts unfold. I think of you laughing and being who you are… . which brings so much joy to me ~ often, and for some reason on so many recent days. I’m happy too… so you know. We can’t always place ourselves in the company of our dearest – when distance and purpose separates us for a time. Walking with you here as we’ve been privileged to do ~ sharing poignant and divine moments ~ to not miss you sorrowfully but to be with you as You unfold…. is Joyful. Thank You. It’s a time to give Thanks ~ And so easily given it is, the heartfelt thanks for each of you having blessed our lives so richly. With Kindest Affection and Love to each of you, Ms. Lettie, Becky, k & Terrie ~ And to all of our loved ones. Always, John Pratt Booker

I can't imagine how it was to see this earthbound en mass - or the significant history of it must have been. I know ow important that you were there.... freeing people. Emancipating Souls. I am so proud of of you and your work. John

The preceeding Vision
How could I have forgotten! I had a "vision" before arriving to Carragh Conway. The image in my vision looked like an encirled place in the sky with a path below it, going up. The photograph above, entitled "Private Drive to Mount Conway", matched the image in my minds-eye, precisely! I felt astonished when I saw in the physical realm, what my intuitive vision had already perceived. This expereience deepened my trust in Spirit, and my Self.

Get some ear plugs
Ladies Duane and I are reading of your tails and remembered our trip to Euro land. I hope some ear plugs could help with the sleeping arrangements. We are major sleep talkers here. Have fun it sounds great. Vern and Duane.

Wow!
Ireland looks beautiful,home of my ancestors. I hope to go there in a few years. I'll be anxious to find out more on your return. Mis you all Peggy