Too short to even care.

Yeah, I'm getting down there in numbers.

I've just returned ('Just' being a relative term) from Ireland. I was there with Max, a friend from BC who lives in a tiny farming town called Gray in the Franche Comté. We left Strasbourg after watching 'Mariage à la Islandaise'(An Icelandic Wedding) which was an enjoyable film.

Leaving on the 9th of June, we didn't do that much that night. We were picked up at the airport by some of Max's family and went home with them. To be our base of operation for the next little while. We saw lots in Dublin. Chester Beatty Library, National Gallery, National Museum (Collin's Barracks), Guiness Brewery at St. Jame's Gate (One of the best parts of the trip), Jameson distillery, St. Patrick's cathedral, Grafton Street, Temple Bar area...Much more that I can't recal perfectly. We also got out to the Rock of Cashel, which is a lot smaller than you'd expect. But still breathtaking as you round the bend in the road and see a mystical ancient fortress rising out of the ground.

We also visited some little (and I should stress that adjective...) fishing towns outside of dublin. It was really interesting seeing the Irish Sea. We went in the 'wrong' direction first, so we didn't et the chance to take a boat out to Ireland's Eye for a few hours. But...Oh well. We still enjoyed ourselves. We also had a Dr. Pepper for the first time in...Months. Heaven.

Moving right along, we enjoyed the Aran Islands (which cannot be stressed enough HOW MUCH we enjoyed them) thanks to their great landscape, a beautiful beach, and an absolutely breathtaking view from Dun Aenghus, the most famous fort on the island. A sheer drop down to the Atlantic Ocean. With spectacular views of the islands cliffs. Some great photos were taken there. We moved on to the area known as 'The Wormhole' which was great. A giant, near perfect
rectangle somehow cut into the rock. Complete natural beauty. I'm still awestruck.

After that we were around Limerick, Blarney Castle; and Cork. Not much to say about these areas, as I've already mentioned them in a previous blog.

Cliffs of Moher, however. Wow. Been YEARS since I was out there. As breathtaking as always. There's nothing to be said here. If you haven't seen them, you can't understand it. If you have, you do. Pictures cannot convey the feelings they evoke. Words do not do them justice. Visit Ireland!

Right..That's about it. I don't know if there will be another blog post before I leave, as I may not have time. We'll see.

Another 26

Hmm...My last post was the 42nd. I should have remarked that, and made it better.

Today we were out in Europapark all day. Leaving at 8 in the morning (funny story, we were supposed to get up at 6:30ish to get our ride on time. I had my alarm set for 6:15. When I was woken up at 7:00, I was a little confused. Still managed to get out the door in 5 minutes!) and getting there at 9.

I'm reminded once again that the manufacturers are the same ones that do Wonderland. behemoth has existed for years here in teh form of Silver Star. This is not a bad thing, because they have a new ride open in the Iceland (Brand New) section which can knock quite a few things off. I can't wait for them to bring it over to Canada. It's something like 0-100 km/h in 2 or 3 seconds. Amazing.

Unfortunately none of 'my' friends could come, but we had some of Nela's(Equatorian girl) friends, so it wasn't just us foreigners. Although if the park is in Germany, does that make everyone a foreigner there? Except the Germans?

Well, it was an incredibly fun day, and I'm really sad I won't be back for a long time. I'm really starting to feel the end of the year now, with pretty much my trip to Ireland, Fete de la Musique and a Rotary Weekend left to look forward to. I don't mean to say that these things are bad, I'm just pointing out that I only have 3 'things' left to do. Ahhh!

One day at a time, then I'm home.

A Lowly 28

I just got back from the local office of Medecins du Monde. (Doctors Without Borders? maybe?)

A few weeks ago we had a fundraiser at school and raised 206€ to give to them. To present the cheque and all the toothbrushes/toothpaste/soap we collected we went as a small group today to the office and had a tour, which was really interesting. I wish I was 18 so I could help out there, they really need it. There are a lot of people in this city that never go to a doctor or get help when they desperately need it.