Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

Ireland 2012

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September 6th 2012
So we are finally back on line and recovered from the flight over. It was a good flight but oh so long because we spent an additional 1 hour and 40 mins in the plane waiting to take off from Hong Kong airport. The pilot said it was because the Chinese were controlling the airspace but we think it was just a busy airport. Everyone on the plane was beside themselves by the time we finally left Hong ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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