Blogs from County Cork, Ireland, Europe - page 46

Today I actually got up the guts to go a little farther away from my apartment. I would say that I traipsed around the SW third of the city for about 3 hours. I had three goals in mind when I set out, which were accomplished in the first 15 minutes: find sugar (something I forgot to purchase yesterday), a headset for my computer (since my bloody bluetooth doesn't seem to want to work properly), and the post office. To minimize my tourist-y appearance, I wore my run-down shoes, neutral colors, my school bag over my shoulder, and carried my camera in my hand instead of around my neck on a strap. Not sure how well it worked, but since I hardly ever open my mouth, I should be able to blend in. Right? Anyhow, I ... read more

The alarm goes off at 3am......After only two hours sleep and too much beer from The Roots concert the night before ..... up and on the road again for the next adventure.....Ireland! I'm amazed at how many people are looking so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at Stansted Airport at 4:30am......I'm somehow running on adrenaline & momentum from the night before! But bright-eyes and bushy-tails seem a world away to me!! We arrive at Cork airport at 8am and are greeted by our lovely friend Stewart. None of us are from Cork, so we proceed to drive around in circles trying to find our B&B! All I can think about is breakfast and a quick powernap, but they seem miles away!! We finally stumble across 'Killarney House', our lovely B&B in Blarney and then go on the hunt ... read more

Five day working weeks are tough. Very tough. We considered lobbying the government to reduce the working week but decided alot less effort was required in taking a day off and heading for the hills. So with a three day weekend we picked one of the furthest points from the capital. West Cork is my favourite place in Ireland, amazingly it still holds its magic for me despite being dragged around it for "Sunday Spins" as a child. This past couple of weeks it holds even more magical potential for some. Two weeks ago in a very Oirish turn of events, a little bay close to Bantry became the scene of the largest drugs bust ever in the Irish state. A couple of boyos took to sea in a rubber dinghy, like one you would ... read more

First I want to thank everyone for their comments and emails regarding my last post. I think it is for the better to not have a child right now. One of us would have to quit school to work and we would rather finish school before we have children. Second thanks for all the compliments on my writing. I like to think I got my storytelling skills from my Grandma Coleman (if you never met her you really missed out on some great stories--she could make a trip to the grocery store sound like an epic adventure). I can't tell stories verbally like she could but I do my best to write them. ----------------------------- On Saturday the 23rd a group of us went on a tour to Cork and Blarney Castle. There were 10 of us ... read more

Our Route...Version 1Hi guys, I have just sent y'all the email link to this page so i thought i should make your visit here worthwhile! Only 7 days, 13 hours, 51 mins and 4 seconds left till take off. Our first destination is New Dehli, India, and courtesy of Laura we have an action packed 3.5 weeks planned in the country. I dont think we have quite figured out the logistics of getting from the Northern Region of India to Goa and back to Mumbai for our flight to Bankok but shure what fun would there be if we did!? Yep, flying by the seam of our pants is the plan methinks!! This is what Laura sent on to us this morning...let us know what you think! If any of you have been there before or ... read more