tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87778457386438847592024-02-20T11:56:13.807-08:00Ireland TripThe bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-46817198277493922762011-10-03T10:40:00.001-07:002011-10-03T10:40:01.284-07:00Test<br />Test<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-34343135221758977082011-07-19T11:27:00.001-07:002011-07-19T11:27:39.547-07:00So closeI am back in Galway. I had a wonderful weekend and now I am making my way back to Dublin to fly out on Wednesday. Today's plan so far is to catch an early movie and then there is a huge arts festival in town so I will walk around tonight and check it out. There is a girl here from Australia that I had to drop off her laptop charger that she left at the last hostel. She told me about a poetry session at a pub that I will try and check out. <br /><br />So I cooked dinner at the hostel and met a few people and I decided to go out to listen to some music. Ended up finding a pub with the best Irish music I have heard so far this trip! Even though I feel terrible I am glad I went out. It was really my last night to go out for some real Irish music and I was not disappointed. Great way to end my trip!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/19/2915.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/19/s_2915.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/OMB-Fw4PRko" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OMB-Fw4PRko" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMB-Fw4PRko"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/OMB-Fw4PRko/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />Here are some Irish dancers!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/P4EjCgM8EWQ" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P4EjCgM8EWQ" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4EjCgM8EWQ"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/P4EjCgM8EWQ/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>Today I am taking a bus to Dublin. I will do a little shopping for stuff to bring back. Then it's off to the airport in the morning! I can't believe it is over. Today is the last full day in Ireland. I am sad to leave but happy to be getting home! This has been an amazing trip. I have met some amazing people, seen some beautiful sights and experienced an amazing culture! THANK YOU IRELAND!<br /><br />This is my last post from Ireland. It's a bitter sweet feeling. Thank you all for reading. I hope I have been able to share at least a little of my joy. I will see you all back in Lubbock. <br /><br />So one last time from Ireland.... Thanks for reading <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Beresford%20Pl,Dublin,Ireland%4053.349894%2C-6.253016&z=10'>Beresford Pl,Dublin,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-7296973846906127282011-07-17T13:27:00.001-07:002011-07-17T13:27:01.314-07:00Wind!!!!!!!!Today I woke up and had a wonderful breakfast. Erin and I and another person from the hostel decided to try and hike up the Diamond mountain. The weather today has been cold, wet, and windy. The hike was fun and the view was nice but it was awful weather and got worse as we climbed. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/3656.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_3656.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='54' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/3658.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_3658.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/A4V7hCf0Tm4" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A4V7hCf0Tm4" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4V7hCf0Tm4"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/A4V7hCf0Tm4/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>As you can see it was pretty intense. It was an amazing feeling to be up in the mountain and be able to lean into the wind. We decided to stop and turn back because it was starting to get dangerous. The wind was literally pushing us around. <br /><br />We came back to town and Erin and I got some food to cook at the hostel. Grilled tomato and cheese sandwiches, soup, chocolate and apricot cheese! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/3659.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_3659.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We spent the rest of the late afternoon playing cards and dominos. Erin has to catch a bus back to the farm at 6 and I am staying one more night here then off to Galway. Tonight the hotel family is cooking a huge meal for people staying here!!!!!!<br /><br />Dinner time! It was amazing! About 15 people were eating. Started with a wonderful soup and then had salad, couscous, pasta salad, potato and cheese casserole, and veggie ratatouille! Ended with cake and coffee. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/3660.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_3660.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!<br /><br />Well going to hang out with some people at the hostel then off to bed. Tomorrow headed to Galway. I can't believe my trip is almost over! Two more full days. I am sad to leave but also ready to get back to my family and friends and my dog. See you all soon. <br /><br />Thanks for reading <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Letterfrack,Ireland%4053.552185%2C-9.946447&z=10'>Letterfrack,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-47315255130163103532011-07-16T15:03:00.001-07:002011-07-16T15:03:49.136-07:00Rain and beautyThis afternoon we walked into the national park and it was pouring so we decided to go to the Abby down the road. We walked for about 15min and saw some beautiful sights. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/3900.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_3900.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />After about 15min we finally were able to hitchhike the 4 kilometers to the Abby. We got picked up by some really nice Irish guys going to the Abby to fish. This area is wonderful. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/3901.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_3901.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='148' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/3902.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_3902.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/hCTr7q6bKpc" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hCTr7q6bKpc" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCTr7q6bKpc"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/hCTr7q6bKpc/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/3908.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_3908.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ahhhhhhhhh so cute!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/4227.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_4227.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='148' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Tonight was cooking, dinner and cards! Loving life!<br /><br />Thanks for reading<br /><br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Letterfrack,Ireland%4053.551896%2C-9.945974&z=10'>Letterfrack,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-64870504317497070182011-07-16T01:34:00.001-07:002011-07-16T01:34:40.439-07:00Relaxing and travelYesterday was so nice! It was overcast so a few of us from the hostel had a nothing day. The hostel is about 15min outside of town so it feels like being in the middle of the country side. I used my day to read, play cards, cook and have good conversations. It was amazing. It was nice to not feel like I had to rush out to see everything. I had already done the tourist things in Dingle, I was able to just relax. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/234.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_234.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/4Dkj0RiFIxk" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4Dkj0RiFIxk" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dkj0RiFIxk"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/4Dkj0RiFIxk/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />This morning I got up at 630am so that I could walk into town to catch a bus. I am meeting up with someone that I met in Dublin 2 weeks ago. We are meeting in Galway and then making our way up to a really small town outside of a huge national forest. It should be really nice. It will take me about 8hrs to get to the final town! <br /><br />Ok, it ended up taking 12hrs to get to the next town! It was totally worth it! The hostel is amazing. I met up with Erin and we made it to the next town called letterfrack. The hostel is like a hippy commune from the 60s. It's a old house that is very eclectic. It is owned by this cute married couple. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/236.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_236.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/16/237.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/16/s_237.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/EC7pxuXTu4A" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EC7pxuXTu4A" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC7pxuXTu4A"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/EC7pxuXTu4A/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />Next up is some Irish music!<br /><br />This morning there was actually real breakfast! The couple feed us oatmeal, real coffee, and fresh bread baked today!!!!!!!!!! So good! This hostel is amazing! <br /><br />That's all for now. Thanks for reading. <br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Letterfrack,Ireland%4053.551896%2C-9.945974&z=10'>Letterfrack,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-55593107060586712952011-07-14T02:13:00.001-07:002011-07-14T02:13:42.435-07:00Dingle where have you been all my life!Started the morning with coffee and toast with nutella. Mmmmmmmm! Catching the bus to Dingle. It's going to be a long bus day. Thank god for my nook. It will take from 840- 1 on the bus. <br />Arrived in Dingel and there was a bus from my hostel waiting for me at the stop. The hostel is great. Has a real hippy commune kinda feel. I went back into town and took a dolphin watching boat tour. Loads of fun!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/adZAO3Z8ngg" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/adZAO3Z8ngg" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adZAO3Z8ngg"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/adZAO3Z8ngg/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/14/486.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/14/s_486.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />After that I walked out to the lighthouse. One the way there was a tinny beach and I stooped for a nap! Wonderful views the whole way out!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/iWNb3P5DMuM" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iWNb3P5DMuM" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWNb3P5DMuM"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/iWNb3P5DMuM/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/14/496.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/14/s_496.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/14/497.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/14/s_497.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='50' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />I am now back at my hostel cooking some dinner. Pasta again ;) Tomorrow I am staying in Dingle and renting a bike and riding up the coast. <br /><br />This hostel really has a great feeling! Reminds me of a place I grew up with called the hill country. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/14/498.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/14/s_498.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Thanks for reading <br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Ireland,%20Dingle%20%20%4052.147687%2C-10.288701&z=10'>Ireland, Dingle </a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-36915922817171334552011-07-12T12:11:00.001-07:002011-07-12T12:11:31.338-07:00Hello selfToday has been an interesting day. I jumped on a early bus to Kenmare and arrived at 830. The hostel was not open yet so I sat down for a cup of coffee and read for about an hour. Finally the hostel opened and I paid for my room and dropped my bag off. I went to the information center and picked up a walking map of the town. I headed off for a 5 kilometer walk to the bay. I had plenty of time of quiet today. No body to talk to and piece and quiet out of the city. It is weird how strange it feels to be alone after being around people for so long. I realized I had not said a word in several hours (which is a long time for me). I arrived at the bay and just sat on the rocks and absorbed the view. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/12/3088.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/12/s_3088.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='85' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/12/3090.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/12/s_3090.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/8I25F6QNVzQ" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8I25F6QNVzQ" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I25F6QNVzQ"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/8I25F6QNVzQ/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>The rest of the day I relaxed finished reading a book. Tomorrow I am off the the town of Dingle. Should be really nice. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Park%20St,Kenmare,Ireland%4051.880552%2C-9.583749&z=10'>Park St,Kenmare,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-12289871127426390212011-07-12T04:58:00.001-07:002011-07-12T04:58:26.062-07:00Photos from yesterdayOk well I tried many different ways to add the video I made but all to no avail! So here are some pics and short clips instead. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/12/1189.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/12/s_1189.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/12/1191.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/12/s_1191.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/12/1192.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/12/s_1192.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/12/1193.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/12/s_1193.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='87' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/HXCT7x73qsI" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HXCT7x73qsI" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXCT7x73qsI"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/HXCT7x73qsI/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-82557127647543231592011-07-11T11:04:00.001-07:002011-07-11T11:04:14.349-07:00Biking through the forestToday was wonderful! I met up with a girl from France and we rented bikes and road through the Killarney national forest. The weather was perfect. It was overcast but no rain. We road for about 5hrs. The views were breathtaking. Here is a link to a video I put together of today's adventure. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_EgVTEFmFk <br /><br />9 more days then back to the real world. It has been interesting traveling for this long because I have had time for this to become normal. So now it is going to feel really weird coming home and sleeping in the same place every night. I have really gotten used to the backpackers life. Sleeping in different places every day, TINNY SHOWERS, long bus rides, walking everywhere and meeting new people every day. <br /><br />Tomorrow I am off to Kenmare. Its another small town on the coast. <br /><br />Thanks for reading :)<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Michael%20Collins%20Pl,Killarney,Ireland%4052.060115%2C-9.506551&z=10'>Michael Collins Pl,Killarney,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-65198280587509464702011-07-10T12:09:00.001-07:002011-07-10T12:09:25.576-07:00A national parkThis morning I slept in because I was sleeping in a real bed all by myself! It was really nice. This morning Seosamh and I had some breakfast then he drove me to see a castle. After the castle he drove me to the bus station so I could catch a bus to Killarney. I am so grateful to Seosamh for his hospitality. The hurling match yesterday was grand!<br /><br />I got to my hostel today around 2:30. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/10/3310.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/10/s_3310.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/10/3311.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/10/s_3311.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I dropped off my bag and started my walk to the Killarney national park. It is a beautiful piece of land. <br /><br /> <br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/uZqZ-P_Shuc" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uZqZ-P_Shuc" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZqZ-P_Shuc"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/uZqZ-P_Shuc/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/10/3333.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/10/s_3333.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Next up is a boat tour on the lake!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/DUnMgKrrN6k" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DUnMgKrrN6k" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUnMgKrrN6k"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/DUnMgKrrN6k/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/10/3348.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/10/s_3348.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br />Adhesive boat tour had a really nice walk back by the lake. I made this stop motion video while I walked back. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/I9MzqiCnJH8" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/I9MzqiCnJH8" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9MzqiCnJH8"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/I9MzqiCnJH8/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />Well, time to make some dinner then maybe out for a pint then off to bed. I have a full day tomorrow. I am renting a bike and riding deep into the park tomorrow. I just barely walked in today and it took me a good 5hrs. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Michael%20Collins%20Pl,Killarney,Ireland%4052.060115%2C-9.506551&z=10'>Michael Collins Pl,Killarney,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-80482579970692115662011-07-09T14:15:00.001-07:002011-07-09T14:15:14.240-07:00Gotta love friends!So a friend of a friend who lives in Limerick came and picked me up this morning. We drove into Limerick and and dropped my things off at his house and went to the university to play some hurling. It is a BEAUTIFUL hot day!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/09/3451.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/09/s_3451.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/V4id315rJd8" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V4id315rJd8" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4id315rJd8"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/V4id315rJd8/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>After the park we went to the hurling game. It was awesome! Why don't we have it in the states!!!!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/e3HIaU1R9Fw" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e3HIaU1R9Fw" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3HIaU1R9Fw"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/e3HIaU1R9Fw/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/3uqp6kmhS-Y" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3uqp6kmhS-Y" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uqp6kmhS-Y"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/3uqp6kmhS-Y/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br />We were going to go put tonight but after we came home to rest we realized we were a bit sunburned and really tired! So we are relaxing and watching movies instead. Good night and sweet dreams. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Rosendale%20Gardens,Limerick,Ireland%4052.675724%2C-8.611886&z=10'>Rosendale Gardens,Limerick,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-20993404423978133682011-07-08T09:37:00.001-07:002011-07-08T09:37:15.080-07:00The rockGood morning. Up at 9am. Going to catch a quick bite to eat the of to see the rock of Cashel. It's being worked on at the moment so it is covered with scaffolding. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/08/2268.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/08/s_2268.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/9xQVcAi7nKM" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9xQVcAi7nKM" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xQVcAi7nKM"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/9xQVcAi7nKM/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/6oOjTIb1ACc" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6oOjTIb1ACc" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oOjTIb1ACc"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/6oOjTIb1ACc/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/08/2366.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/08/s_2366.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='47' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Found out on the tour it is not a Castle, it was a group if 5 religious buildings. Each one built at a different time. <br /><br />Here is an old Abby built after the building on the rock. <br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/bhznJyNwBEY" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bhznJyNwBEY" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhznJyNwBEY"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/bhznJyNwBEY/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/08/2386.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/08/s_2386.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Alright I am back at the hostel cooking some dinner. Going to chill out tonight. A friend of a friend who lives in Ireland is picking me up in the morning. We are going to limerick. He wants to take me to a Hurling match!!! Should be loads of fun!<br /><br />Thanks for reading <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cashel,%20Ireland&z=10'>Cashel, Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-82929153339382855662011-07-07T10:27:00.001-07:002011-07-07T10:27:00.940-07:00Off to CorkI woke up early this morning so I could make the travel to Cork. Left at 8 and will get in around 12. I will spend 2-3 days in Cork and the surrounding areas. The bus this morning was packed and the kid behind me kicked my seat the whole time! It was hard not to pull out the teacher look! LOL <br /><br />Well I arrived in Cork paid for two days of hostel and set off again for the bus. I am going to visit Blarney. Still rainy, so I am hoping that it will not be over crowded. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/wdLFYd9Q3KQ" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wdLFYd9Q3KQ" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdLFYd9Q3KQ"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/wdLFYd9Q3KQ/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/2318.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_2318.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Here is me kissing the Blarney stone. <br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/827ELV0aiC4" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/827ELV0aiC4" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=827ELV0aiC4"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/827ELV0aiC4/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />First person view of walking in the castle. <br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/ghm4PbqvwNs" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ghm4PbqvwNs" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghm4PbqvwNs"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/ghm4PbqvwNs/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />View from the top!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/2382.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_2382.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='66' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />After the Castle I walked around the large park attached to the castle. Absolutely beautiful. It was quiet and calm. Much needed break from the city. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/8N1cnXYMoc4" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8N1cnXYMoc4" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N1cnXYMoc4"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/8N1cnXYMoc4/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/2421.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_2421.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Well I am back in the city and about to cook some pasta and sit down and read! I am tired of the city so I don't feel like going out. Night night. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lower%20Glanmire%20Rd,Cork,Ireland%4051.902383%2C-8.456752&z=10'>Lower Glanmire Rd,Cork,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-56907759052193467412011-07-06T13:25:00.001-07:002011-07-06T13:25:12.617-07:00Good morning / rain rain go away!Good morning! Off to the brewery today. <br /><br />I started the day walking around with someone I met from France. We waked to a church and climbed to the top of the tower. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3388.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3388.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sorry the audio in the clip is bad. It was really windy on top of the tower. <br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/7bLUM3mCE0o" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7bLUM3mCE0o" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLUM3mCE0o"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/7bLUM3mCE0o/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>The Smithwick's tour was nice bit we were not allowed to take photos inside the brewery. I did take a bunch of photos of the original Abby where the brew started. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3446.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3446.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3449.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3449.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Here is the tasting room where the head brewers taste the different stages of the brew daily. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3452.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3452.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Snuck this photo. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3453.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3453.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Mmmmmmm beer <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3454.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3454.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Here is the original aging room that is now a bar. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3455.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3455.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />I am now at the station waiting for my train. Today was the wettest day I have seen. My walk from the hostel to the station was POURING! I am a bit on the soggy side :)<br /><br />Well the train was 45 min late so we got picked up by a shuttle bus and are getting driven to Waterford instead. Adventure! <br /><br />Well I showed up in Tramore. I got off the bus and started walking to my hostel and...... I realized I have been here before! The Aussies and I stopes here for a night a few weeks ago! I am glad I stopes here again because we were not able to see the town when we came. I walked to the beach to see a typical Irish summer beach day. LOL. Cold rain! <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/6tOzj3HEndM" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6tOzj3HEndM" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tOzj3HEndM"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/6tOzj3HEndM/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p> I walked to the town center and stoped for a kebab. HOLLY MOLLY it was amazing. When I ordered it he made the nan bread fresh!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/3504.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_3504.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Next stop was...... You guessed it, a pub for a Guinness! <br /><br />Ok night night time! Only 9pm but I am sleepy!<br /><br />-thanks for reading-<br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my <br /><br />iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Vicar%20St,Kilkenny,Ireland%4052.656514%2C-7.255911&z=10'>Vicar St,Kilkenny,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-16625567065957833452011-07-05T13:23:00.001-07:002011-07-05T13:23:25.574-07:0014 days leftAlright, well left Dublin this morning and caught the train down to Killarney. Was hoping to go on the Smithwick's brewery tour but they are closed today so I will go tomorrow. Walked around the town today and took a tour of a really nice castle. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/05/3638.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/05/s_3638.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/05/3643.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/05/s_3643.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/05/3645.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/05/s_3645.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/ETwgK-PSVWY" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ETwgK-PSVWY" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETwgK-PSVWY"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/ETwgK-PSVWY/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />Got back to the hostel and immediately meet a group of people to hang out with. I love staying a hostels. We are eating cheese and bread and the girls are drinking wine and I am drinking Guinness (as usual). <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/05/3678.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/05/s_3678.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The group grew from 5 to 9. Good times. <br /><br />Well time for bed. Tomorrow is brewery and off to Waterford. <br /><br />Thanks for reading<br /><br /> Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Vicar%20St,Kilkenny,Ireland%4052.656630%2C-7.255911&z=10'>Vicar St,Kilkenny,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-84283823271871162242011-07-05T09:16:00.001-07:002011-07-05T09:16:06.921-07:00Last day in DublinI got some much needed rest last night! Dwayne leaves today at 1. Cecilie and I am traveling to Howth today. The weather here has been amazing. Not sure if I brought the sun from Texas or what? <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/4346.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_4346.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Dwayne is sad to leave but should be back in two weeks!!!!<br /><br />After we dropped Dwayne off we headed to Howth. Another beautiful day outside! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/4347.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_4347.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/4348.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_4348.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/4349.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_4349.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />As soon as I get back I am going to do some laundry and read! Then I am leaving Dublin early in the morning to head to Kilkenny. I am looking forward to a day of alone travel to recharge my energy. <br /><br />Ok so I ended up meeting some cool people and went out for a bit tonight. One of the pubs had an awesome band!!!!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oyigs4ZMluE" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oyigs4ZMluE" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyigs4ZMluE"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Oyigs4ZMluE/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p> <br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Dublin,%20Ireland%20&z=10'>Dublin, Ireland </a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-68384296738450605812011-07-04T00:39:00.001-07:002011-07-04T00:39:06.934-07:00History of old stuffToday we are off to Newgrange. It is supposed to be one of the oldest structures in the world. <br />It is 1000 years older than stonehenge. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/Gkoi0raIfE8" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Gkoi0raIfE8" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkoi0raIfE8"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Gkoi0raIfE8/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/80.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_80.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/81.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_81.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> The second one we went to was very large. We met some girls from NYC who were very fun. One found a fertility stone and made sure to rub it a bunch so she would be fertile when she got home. Lol. Guess it's a New York thing. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/82.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_82.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/83.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_83.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='52' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Next stop is back to Dublin for some rest and then meet up with some people at the hostel for burger and beer night and stay in and relax.<br /><br />Met up with some really fun girls and drank and chatted for the night. <br /><br />This morning I slept in and then we all walked around the city and, laid out in the sun at the park. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/84.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_84.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/04/85.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/04/s_85.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /> Later we walked uptown to try and watch a hurling match. Which is like lacrosse and rugby and soccer. We could not get in so we went to a pub and watched it on tv. <br />We all were really tired so we grabbed a bite to eat a we all went to a movie.<br /><br />Tomorrow Dwayne leaves to go home and all that is left of the group is Cecilie and I. We are going to go to Howth because she wants to see some nature and I told her I would show here around Howth sense I have been there. Dwayne decided he will try and come back for another weekend next week. We are going to meet in Galway. When I leave Dublin I am heading to the south to see some smaller towns. <br /><br />Thanks for reading<br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Moland%20Pl,Dublin,Ireland%4053.350399%2C-6.253656&z=10'>Moland Pl,Dublin,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-67384865342544824712011-07-02T08:14:00.001-07:002011-07-02T08:14:51.167-07:00DejavuBack in Dublin and having a case of dejavu. Dwayne came in last night and we quickly went to the temple bar for some pints. Awesome band. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/02/1791.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/02/s_1791.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/rU8rQQflhZY" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rU8rQQflhZY" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU8rQQflhZY"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/rU8rQQflhZY/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>I think today we are going to walk around Dublin and tomorrow go to the cliffs of Moher. Number two for me but I am glad to see them again. Then Sunday I think we are going to new grange. It is older than stone hinge! It should really be amazing. Oh by the way, today is the half way point. <br /><br />I have been waiting for dwayne <br />and playing cards with some people in the hostel. We are playing the card game asshole. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/9hWTmGOM174" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9hWTmGOM174" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hWTmGOM174"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/9hWTmGOM174/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>Of to the Guinness brewery. I hVe already done it, but Dwayne needs to see it while he is here. Still interesting the second time. <br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/02/1797.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/02/s_1797.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Also went to see some castles as well. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/02/1798.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/02/s_1798.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We decided to do a pub crawl tonight. Great idea!!!!!! So many people and so much fun to be had! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/02/1799.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/02/s_1799.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The pub crawl was really fun. We met a lot of really cool people. The only part I did not like was at the end it ended in a huge club. I would have rather stayed in pubs with Irish music. <br /><br />Ok well off to bed. We have to be on a bus in the morning! Night night. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br /><br /> Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Moland%20Pl,Dublin,Ireland%4053.350399%2C-6.253658&z=10'>Moland Pl,Dublin,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-77935915293349570102011-06-30T10:49:00.001-07:002011-06-30T10:49:08.831-07:00Back to DublinFly Ryan air today. It's 40€ to check any bag so it is important to have a small bag to carry on. It can only weigh 10kilos. Mine weighed 10.02. They let me through. Man can I pack or what!<br /><br /><br />Today is a lazy day! My feet are really sore so I am taking a break from walking all day. I walked a little around the shopping area o the city. Got some lunch and relaxed with my book and a cup of coffee. I am seeing transformers 3 this afternoon while I wait for Dwayne to get here. Not sure if he will want to go out when he gets here. <br /><br />The movie was a little lame, but a nice rest for my aching bones :)<br /><br />I am looking forward to seeing traveling with my friend! Sorry for the lame blog today! Not much to report. Everyone needs a day of rest!<br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br />I promise some pictures tomorrow. While you wait, here is a photo of my epic beard. <br /><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/30/2805.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/30/s_2805.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Frenchman's%20Ln,Dublin,Ireland%4053.349954%2C-6.253005&z=10'>Frenchman's Ln,Dublin,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-31422890638123716402011-06-30T01:38:00.001-07:002011-06-30T01:38:40.495-07:00Photos from last blogOk quick note. On a 430am bus to the airport. It is early!!!!! Here are some photos and videos I could not post on the other blog. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/30/363.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/30/s_363.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Waiting for tour<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/f31vFbhUQfs" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f31vFbhUQfs" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f31vFbhUQfs"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/f31vFbhUQfs/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>On the tour<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/B4yWPtPkLRk" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B4yWPtPkLRk" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4yWPtPkLRk"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/B4yWPtPkLRk/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>From the castle <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/30/401.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/30/s_401.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am so tall!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/30/402.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/30/s_402.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Transportation tour <br /><br /><br />Ok sorry for the lack of photos in the last blog. Hopefully this works. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=On%20a%20430am%20bus%20to%20the%20airport&z=10'>On a 430am bus to the airport</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-49380036022989385792011-06-27T14:59:00.001-07:002011-06-27T14:59:32.054-07:00Off to Scotland!This morning I woke up at 530am so that I could make it across the town to book a ferry to Scotland! The ferry is leaving the same town that the Titanic was built! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/27/3583.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/27/s_3583.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> The trip will take almost all day. I am meeting Lacy and her boyfriend in Scotland. I am excited because he lives in Scotland so I will be seeing Scotland from a different perspective! This adventure to Scotland is the essence of a fly by the seat of your pants trip! I have no guide book and no idea where I am staying or going. EXCITING!<br /> So the excitement started to ware off when I realized I had been traveling for 10hrs!!!!!<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/DUY-nMVOzes" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DUY-nMVOzes" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUY-nMVOzes"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/DUY-nMVOzes/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>Finally made it to Edinburgh! Met up with Lacy from Lubbock and her boyfriend Ally who lives in Scotland. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/27/3610.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/27/s_3610.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/27/3612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/27/s_3612.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We walked around the city a bit and had a look around. We then found a nice place for a pint and dinner. I had............ Haggis!!! It was yummy!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/27/3613.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/27/s_3613.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />After dinner we went on a tour of the "dark side" of the city. It was a little cheesy at the start but then it took us under the city into the tunnels where the guide told us many ghost stories. Lacy photo-bombed both my photos!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/27/3614.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/27/s_3614.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/27/3616.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/27/s_3616.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ok well off to bed so I can see the rest of the town tomorrow!<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fleshmarket%20Close,Edinburgh,United%20Kingdom%4055.950422%2C-3.188728&z=10'>Fleshmarket Close,Edinburgh,United Kingdom</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-79262690997051928222011-06-26T12:05:00.001-07:002011-06-26T12:05:00.609-07:00Giants causewayGOOD MORNING! I am taking a tour to the giants causeway today. Looking forward to it very much. It is supposed to be an amazing sight. <br />First stop was a castle. The your guide is very good. He has been telling us about the history of Northern Ireland and where the violence in the 1960-1990's came from. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2922.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2922.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2924.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2924.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cute stop we made on the way. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2928.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2928.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />When we got to the causeway we sat down for some yummy lunch. I had Guinness stew!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2930.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2930.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> The causeway is amazing. The views where beautiful everywhere I looked!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2932.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2932.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2935.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2935.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The rocks are formed in very interesting patterns and shapes. I have never seen anything like it. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2938.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2938.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2941.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2941.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/2942.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_2942.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='84' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/MV8esSUX3V4" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MV8esSUX3V4" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV8esSUX3V4"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/MV8esSUX3V4/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>Lots of tourists. Another example of a small world. While I was walking around, I had a girl from my tour say she heard I was from Texas. She is from Amarillo and went to school at Texas Tech! What a small world! <br /><br />The next stop was the bushmills distillery. Kinda lame. Didn't have time for a tour so really just got out took pictures and waited around. I am not a fan of whiskey so opted out of buying whiskey. <br /><br />An actual Irish beach! Everything has been rocky but this is a sandy beach. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/3002.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_3002.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Next stop was an area with a rope bridge across to a small island. Very wonderful views. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/CgtDpGbIFlI" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CgtDpGbIFlI" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgtDpGbIFlI"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/CgtDpGbIFlI/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/3021.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_3021.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/3023.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_3023.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/zBdYOXm3K5M" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zBdYOXm3K5M" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBdYOXm3K5M"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/zBdYOXm3K5M/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>This was a wonderful tour. I met some really nice people and saw some amazing sights! Tomorrow I am catching the ferry to Scotland for a few days!<br /><br />Thanks for reading<br />The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-32267062341673479972011-06-25T10:05:00.001-07:002011-06-25T10:05:51.066-07:00Taste of homeWalked around Belfast. It was the first day I have had of just bad weather all day. It has been raining and cold for about the last 4hrs. I walked around for a few hrs but it was just to rainy to enjoy the city I walked over to the folk music festival and realized it didn't start for a few hours and it was outside! Sat in starbucks for a cup of coffee and decided I need a taste of home so I decided to go to the movie. Seeing green lantern in 3D. After the movie I sat around at the hostel watching tv with a few people from Canada. <br /><br />Next day-<br />Today I slept in and did laundry in the morning. I tried to download a few books on my nook and was angry to find out that you can't buy books on your nook in another country :( <br /><br />I walked around the entire city today. I started with a botanical garden. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/25/2611.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/25/s_2611.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Then I walked across town to see the sight of the bloody Sunday. It is now full of murals. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/25/2612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/25/s_2612.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> My feet are throbbing! This is a very metropolitan city. I am taking a tour to the giants causeway tomorrow. It should be amazing! Taking another easy night in the hostel. Cooking some dinner and watching some tv. Mmmmmmmm relaxing!<br /><br />Thanks for reading<br /><br />Here are some <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-22975888456411122872011-06-25T09:55:00.001-07:002011-06-25T09:55:51.122-07:00Music and beerBELFAST!!!!! Ok Belfast is my friend. The hostel I am staying at is grand! The owner told me about a bar that serves local beer from cask. I have been paying 4.50 a pint in northern Ireland. The beer here, for local and yummy beer is only 1.80!!!!!!!! Tonight I had a black IPA and a beer with elderflower in it! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/25/2545.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/25/s_2545.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/25/2547.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/25/s_2547.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Along with good beer, there is a folk music festival in town all week. Fleet foxes is head lining. It is sold out but supposedly there is a lot of free music to hear in the center of town! <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marcus%20Ward%20St,Belfast,United%20Kingdom%4054.591987%2C-5.932049&z=10'>Marcus Ward St,Belfast,United Kingdom</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777845738643884759.post-33582513487449840602011-06-24T07:04:00.001-07:002011-06-24T07:04:13.447-07:00Bike ridingWow, what a long day! Took a bus and then a ferry to the Aran islands. Here is a stop motion I did on the ferry. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/x20nslga2Pk" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/x20nslga2Pk" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x20nslga2Pk"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/x20nslga2Pk/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>Arrived at the island by 1145. I rented a bike and set of for a 4hr bike ride!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/1112.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_1112.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/W3c-OGMY3xE" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/W3c-OGMY3xE" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3c-OGMY3xE"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/W3c-OGMY3xE/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>The island is full of the amazing rock walls. All of them have no mortar in them. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/1114.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_1114.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='49' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />After I road the bottom road to the end of the island I road the top road back to the center where I walked up a long path to see a medieval stronghold. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/1115.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_1115.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/1117.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_1117.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/1118.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_1118.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Then I road DOWNHILL! back to town and caught the ferry home. <br />Here is a video of part of the ride. Sorry it's a bit long and loud. <br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/QxDCsBpZZLQ" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QxDCsBpZZLQ" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxDCsBpZZLQ"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/QxDCsBpZZLQ/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p> Met a few people at the hostel so we all went out to listen to some Irish music. Didn't stay out to late because I had to catch a bus at 730 to Belfast. It will be a pretty boring day. Thinking it will take me about 7-8 hours to get to belfast. Thank god for books!<br /><br />Thanks for reading<br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=B%C3%B3thar%20na%20mBan,Galway,Ireland%4053.276714%2C-9.050402&z=10'>Bóthar na mBan,Galway,Ireland</a></p>The bearded bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335220148967768208noreply@blogger.com0