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We went in February, and aside from being nippy and a little cloudy, it was quite nice. Besides, the brisk weather made the warmth of pubs all the more enjoyable.

I think I’d go so far as to say that Ireland is a year-round destination.

That’s an always. Good advice to know at least a little bit of the local language. I can say hello and a few other very simple things in French, but not so much that I would pretent to speak it at all.

Thanks for the answer.

Sounds like good news for a person who knows a little French as I do.

Thanks for the answer.

Thanks for all the good answers. I was a little aprehensive about not knowing French in Quebec City, but not so much now. Thanks for your advice.

I’d agree with this, but I’d really, really emphasize the Prado. It’s amazing.

Having been to the Chicago Art Institute many times, which is a top-notch art museum, I can tell you that it has NOTHING on the Prado.

One warning: There is very little English in the Prado, or I didn’t recall much. Any Spanish you know will help.

That’s an idea I hadn’t thought of at all. Renting a bike would be a wonderful way to see what’s around.

Yeah, I knew about the Victoria Clipper. That was what caused me to wonder about Victoria in the first place.

Watching planes land on water. That could be a cool way to spend lunch.

Yeah, I heard that both places are cool, which I why I wanted to see what other folks thought.

And no, I don’t plan on forgetting Vancouver. I just don’t know that I’ll have time for both on this trip.

I’ll have to keep this in mind. I think I know what you mean by over-rated. Galena, Illinois, which is a weekend getaway for Chicago, is quaint and pleasant, but way over-rated. Nice enough to be sure, but once you’ve seen President Grant’s house and had lunch, there’s not much to do.