It’s hard to explain how nice it is to be back home in Ireland after spending the last 12 years in Canada. Just for a visit. But there is something to be said for living life slow. Enjoying some cheap comforts, a view, and a sea breeze.

I’ve been back in Ireland for a week and my tea consumption has overtaken my regular water consumption rates. I’d forgotten what it was like to be entirely fuelled by good Irish tea.