Belfast and Giant's Causeway

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March 1st 2011

Published: March 3rd 2011

Hello all! Today I'm writing about my first trip out of Ireland... well sort of. Last weekend we took a trip up to Belfast and the Giant's Causeway. Both of them are in Northern Ireland... which is still part of the UK while still being part of Ireland. Regardless, we got to see signs in miles and had to switch over our money to pounds for the weekend. If anyone has heard about Belfast, you h... Read Full Entry

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Giant's Causeway

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Giant's Causeway

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stopped at this castle on the way home. didn't stay long enough to find out it's name

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another of the castle

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stole this picture from Arcadia. This is all of the study abroad students who went through Arcadia in the Republic of Ireland. Bonus points if you find me.

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one of my friends writing a message on the peace wall in Belfast

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some of the murals still depict the fighters...

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another mural. they didn't make us feel too safe going through this area.

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this street was lined with murals.

3rd March 2011

Cathy Griggs
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Trips
Bran, will you get an opportunity leave Ireland and go to any of the other countries near by? Ford's oldest daughter, Heather, and her son, Felix, live in Inverness Scotland which is on the bank of Loch Ness and is very beautiful there as well. If you get to go over that way at all, let me know and I will give you her number so you can find out the cool places to go! Keep blogging...love the stories and pictures. Love, Cath

3rd March 2011

Cathy Griggs
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Bonus Points
Bran - that was easy....front middle....what kind of bonus points do I get? Although I have to say it would be been easier if you had been standing up because you were probably the tallest. Great pics. Love, Cath

4th March 2011

mom
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you are getting a very good eye for the 'artsy' pictures. Very nice.

6th March 2011

Dad
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We found you!
Hey Brandon, Great to talk with you this evening and I hope you are able to get in a lot of studying in preparation for your test this week. (realizing that you will read this after the fact ... but, the Pens are up 2-1 over the Bruins, 3rd period ready to start in a few minutes) Your trip north sounded like a great experience and I am glad there wasn't any civil unrest while you guys were there. Awesome pictures!!! Thanks for taking time to upload them. Speaking of pictures ... Jenni found you in less than 5 seconds after looking at the Arcadia group photo ... there you are front and center! (so what will our bonus points be going toward???) Keep taking good care of yourself and we will look forward to your next blog. Love, Dad & Jenni

8th March 2011