Peat Drying on the Bog, Connemara

November 11th 2017
Striking out to the west always brings with it a sense of delving into the unknown. Maybe it’s the persistently changing weather that leaves no day exactly like any other. Perhaps, the stirring in my soul beckons some magic with every crested hilltop and each turn in the road as if a magician’s reveal of the illusion he has crafted. Perhaps it is a simple as the thrill of being close to the oc ... read more

Europe » Ireland

Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more

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Alistair Johnston

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Semi retired, self employed, food manufacturing professional. Based in the Shuswap area of BC, Canada but hails from Elgin, Scotland. Avid football (soccer) fan and the cross that I bear is London's QPR (Queens Park Rangers). Travel writing for several years through blogs and newspaper articles. Travel "Bucket List" is to visit 75 countries in my life. Most Amazing Travel Experiences in Life? Watching the sun rise over Macchu Pichu; Passing by Cape Horn on a calm, sunny day; Walking across Red Square; Soaking in the majesty of the Iguazu Falls and being 1 of 137,438 at Scotland v England... full info

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