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.