Blogs from Ireland, Europe - page 384

Hi everyone, I have decided to start up a blog of my adventures in Africa and though this site is not as fancy as some other people's blogs (ahem) I think it will do just fine for me! Also it's a pretty cool site for those of you who want to get some ideas/info on places to go from people who have actually been there by looking at other people's posts etc or indeed for anyone who is bored in work/trying to avoid study. I'm not sure how regularly I'll be able to update the blog as our village has no electricity so it will only be on trips to Singida that I'll have internet access, but hopefully I'll be able to add an entry every week or so and once I'm in Uganda access shouldn't ... read more

I've decided to spend most of the day in Dublin, as the sun is shining (at least temporarily), and I can see a few more sights, and maybe get some photos taken. I get myself packed, and then decide on a hot breakfast (haven't had much to eat for the last few days, so a bit peckish). the €9.50 for Irish breaky is sounding like the solution. Discovered a whole new section of the hotel. My room is 100' from the train line. I don't think this side is anywhere near that. The breakfast was quite good, lots to choose from, and it's hot. Something interesting in the mix. Black & White Pudding. They look like flattened muffins. Some dark, some light in colour. I know better than to put things in my mouth, without ... read more

It was our first sunny day in Ireland. When we flew in the island was completely obscured by cloud cover. I (John) didn't sleep on the plane because I didn't want to miss it. Anyhow, the city looked different, and the temperture went up by at least 20 degrees. Yesterday, we saw several cathedrals, and a museum. Today, we spent most of the morning getting to and in Collin barracks. It was a Brittish military training ground that was recently turned into the "Decorative Arts & History Museum." It was much more interesting then it sounds. There was an exhibit on the history of Irish soldiers, from medieval times, to fighting in foriegn wars in the armies of England's enemies, to the World Wars, and present military operations. There was also an exhibit on the ... read more

Coral: Well we've made a lot of progress distance wise since our last post. Still haven't managed to find an internet cafe with a place to download pictures yet. Oh well. There will be many pictures to see when we return, we had to buy another memory card for the camera today. Today we've ended up in Cork which is a surprisingly large city, much bigger than we expected and we haven't even seen anything but our BB yet, just trying to find it was crazy, a bit like getting around in Seattle. Anyways, since Dublin we have been to Newgrange and Knowth, two neolithic barrial tombs where they do an amazing show of light to show you what it would be like standing inside Newgrange for sunrise on the winter solstice; the Hill of Tara ... read more

11 more days til Rob and I will be on our way to Ireland. Hopefully we will be able to add information while on our trip. First things first..... still trying to pack. Rachel ... read more