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Europe » Ireland » County Dublin February 14th 2005

Happy Valentines' Day! I can't avoid the invasion...flower shops, restaurants, people on the street...they're all in love, it seems. lol. This city is quite neat...the typical Irish pubs adorn most streets...just how I had imagined it....well, so far...I've only been walking around for a few hours. I will take plenty of photos.... I am thinking of you all and hope you are all doing well. And, yes I will drink a guinness for everyone! yum, yum! Once I get a journal I'll write more interesting stuff on here, so I can copy it out...rather than thinking on the spot in an internet cafe...lol. ok, be in touch. LOVE YOU ALL... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin February 14th 2005

After being on a plane for 15 hours, I finally stepped off the plane to my first view of Ireland. I almost cried it was so beautiful. Any native would look at me like I was crazy. But that view was my first of complete independence and the beginning of life abroad. One day I quit my depressing job and decided to move away and live somewhere else. It had always been a dream and all I could think was someday, when I had kids of my own, I never wanted to look back with regret at the chances I never took. So through a lot of sticky situations, I made the decision to move to Ireland by myself and live there for 4 months (or that was the plan at the time). I stayed in ... read more
Good old whiskey
Molly Mallone
Bank of Ireland

Europe » Ireland January 26th 2005

Let me tell you how amazing my trip was! I went all over with the Southern half of the country and had my own personal tour guide. It was a whirl wind of a trip though! I stepped off the airplane and had a cup of tea at Andy's house. Then it was off for a three hour car ride to Galway. When stayed at Jury's hotel and once everything was setteled we went on a hunt for food. Little did I know that was going to be my last meal for 24 hours!! Then we went to a little college pubb and I had good ole heineken! Then we woke up and got in the car and headed to Youghal (another 3 hour drive!). We got lost because the road signs in Ireland are horrible(and ... read more
The Heater!
View from the Apartment
Do u see the sheep?

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin January 10th 2005

reunited Well it had been only a few weeks since me and BiBi left each other at Calgary airport after a night sleeping in the airport lounge. I got to Dublin airport and needless to say was a little bit excited bout seein Bi again. As usual there was a slight muddle up in communications ending with me panicking that i'd got the date wrong for going to Dublin/ wither that or something terrible had happened to Bi. Anyways we finally found one another and headed into the city to meet our hosts for the next few days. We thought it was only right that we stopped in past the temple bar area for a catch up drink first though. We it wasn't long before our hosts Lisa Sally and Micheal took us out into the ... read more
Our wee note we left in the Guiness factory
Bi at the gates of the Jail
pigs might fly

Europe » Ireland November 28th 2004

We arrived in Dublin from London’s Stansted Airport around 3pm Sunday (28th Nov) afternoon although by the time we reached our hostel (Paddy’s Palace, Dublin) it was already dark. After dumping our backpacks in our room (just a room with one bunk bed), Adam & I headed off to the famous Temple Bar district for a pint of Guinness. We visited the Temple Bar itself and then moved on to a pub called The Arlington Hotel, where we listened to live Irish music and ate a roast dinner (well I did anyway). We sat at the table with a young couple from Norway, who only in town for the weekend. After discovering we were Australian, the bloke revealed his passion for Rugby...although it turns out the game he was actually referring to was Aussie Rules. Back ... read more
Belfast
Ballymena - Dunluce Castle
Giant's Causeway

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin November 5th 2004

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin October 31st 2004

Myself and Ruth board a London bound plane tomorrow on the start of our World Tour. Fairwell to you Molly Malone and the drunks of Dublin, I'll miss you all. However, the word is that there are other countries (not as green as Ireland mind you) so I must persue new experiences. More news to follow.... read more

Europe » Ireland October 21st 2004

What is there not to like about a city that is happy to have a laugh, a drink or two or many, and are just looking for mirth in the bottom of the next glass of Guinness? Dublin, Ireland - typically maligned for it’s miserable weather, an over abundance of English Hen and Stag weekends, and a fairly expensive pint in the tourist Mecca: Temple Bar. I have been before. I ventured through these parts last year on my 5-week odyssey of the UK, Ireland and Wales. To be honest, I didn’t really like it all that much last year. It was the middle of summer, and yep the weather was useless, I was hung-over from a wedding, and most important thing to note - I was staying on the WRONG side of the Liffey. People, ... read more

Europe » Ireland August 25th 2004

Thoughts Going to Western Ireland was a great escape. Rolling hills, clear skies, green grass, crisp air, happy cows, smiley kids - this culiminated into a relaxing vacation from hustle/bustle of everyday life We flew into Shannon and stayed in a small town called Fanore in the Burrens. Our Bed & Breakfast was run by a nice couple with 3 adorable kids. This charming Bed & Breakfast served organic breakfast with fresh veggies from hand-picked from their outdoor garden. We woke each morning to a spendid view of the countryside from our window. Where We Went We spent our time primarily in the Burrens with scenic drives along the coast and made 2 trips to Galway. Along the way back to the airport, we stopped by the Bunratty Castle. The castle was so much fun Places ... read more
Scenic Burrens
Isabella, the friendly freckled face Irish kid
Guiness is good for you?

Europe » Ireland August 1st 2004

A frien a I went to Ireland in August 2004, which means actually the best time to go there...Even though, we didn't had to wait long for rain ;-) ... read more
Cliffs of Moher




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