Henri went clubbing and really liked this song.  Video is not appropriate for viewing at work.  People easily offended should not watch it.  Those Spaniards are crazy!  Must be due to their EURO crisis.

Short trip to Arklow Shopping Center.  Henri noticed the river was full of water.  Stepped into a box to get out of rain.

Interestingly a store at the shopping center had free TARDIS transport.  Nothing happened after waiting 5 minutes perhaps that is why the TARDIS was on sale.

Hooked up with one of the locals.  Notice the RED hair, must be true Irish.  She wanted to go out clubbing.  Why not?  Beats sitting around listening to the pouring rain.

Landed safely in Dublin, Ireland.  They have a new airport that is outstanding.

Once arrived in Guaire (Gorey) took a quick trip to Pettites Market (locally owned) for some local eats.

Finally for dinner some homemade Irish Stew.  This should help with the jet lag. 



Downside is that Henri cannot go outside due to the constant rain. He is just itching to do some gardening in Ireland. Maybe the weather will improve.

6:00 pm now at Philadelphia Airport. Half way to Ireland.  No issues with boarding or during the flight except for the bathroom wait.  Only one bathroom was functioning and there were constant lines.  Crew made exception and allowed the peons to use the first class bathroom.  Woo Hoo.  Airport very busy with lots of international travellers.  Henri thinks there are Gnomes travelling too but has not see one of his peeps.

EUROPE 2012

Henri is so excited he is going back to Europe.  The trip begins "morgen Früh" or "demain matin".   He will be visiting his two favorite places: Ireland and Germany. But most of all, this trip will be very special because he is going to visit his birthplace: Alsace, France. Not sure what to expect since it has been many, many years since he has been back. Before going to Alsace there will be a 5 day visit to Paris, ou la la. After France will be a trip to Switzerland to try and reconnect with long lost relatives (Mountain Gnomes). The end of the trip will finish at a big party in München, Deutschland (Wedding, not Henri's). If time permits there will be a side trip to Salzburg, Austria (Arnold Scharwzennegger's backyard).   Henri will provide periodic updates so check back for more....

Adventures in Maui

The weather is nice and Henri is working to blend in to the local scene.

First attempt to pass as a Hawaiian, not working...

Henri hanging out in the Banyan Tree downtown Lahaina.



Ready to Party! Some Pina Colada and a Mai Tai. If you didn't
know, this Gnome can handle quiet a bit of drink.




After a long day, time for a short dip in the pool.  Gnome-tastic!

2011 HAWAII

This year Henri decided to take a short vacation from the hectic pace of Gnome living. 2011 allowed only some mini vacations from all the Gnome work so he decided to go to Maui, Hawaii to relax. Here is a picture of his first day at Maui. He thought it was nice to have such a great Welcome gesture on part of the peoples of Hawaii. Time to play,relax and explore.