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…Jiggity-Jig.
I’m home again. I got back into Canada on Saturday, but drove pretty much immediately out to my parents’ place. See, it’s Thanksgiving here in Canada, and on top of that, my brother and sister-in-law were out at the farm … Continue reading
Last Night in Ireland
Back in Dublin for my last night in Ireland. I was sorry to leave the Old Rectory – in fact, I spent so long talking1 to Mary and her daughter, I thought for a second I was going to miss … Continue reading
More Belfast
So, I woke up this morning feeling like I’m coming down with a cold. I’m not happy about that, but I’m glad it held off so long. It’s going to make the flight home unpleasant, but at least it didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2011
Tagged Belfast, Botanic Garden, Queens University, Ulster Museum, Victoria Square
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The Antrim Coast
Y’know, I’ve stayed in some really good places on this trip: Ariel House, Garnish House, The Moorings, Saddler’s House. Now, I’m at the Old Rectory and I have to say I like it best of all. This is not to … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2011
Tagged Belfast, Carrick-A-Rede, Dunluce Castle, The Old Rectory
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A Bit of Belfast
This is going to be a short update. I spent most of the day getting from Derry to Belfast. I’m staying at the Old Rectory, which is not really within walking distance of the bus station1, so I broke down … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2011
Tagged Belfast, City Hall, The Old Rectory, The Spires
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More from Derry
Derry is an amazing city. I’ve spent most of the day walking around the place, and now the sun’s going down on my last day here. I’ve circled the walls at least three times today, on top, within, and without, … Continue reading
Posted in Derry/Londonderry, Ireland 2011
Tagged Apprentice Boys' Hall, Bloody Sunday, Bogside, Derry, Guildhall, Londonderry, Murals, Siege of Derry, St. Columb's, St. Eugene's, Walls
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The Derry City Walls
I’ve made it to Derry1, in Northern Ireland. So far, by sheer luck, pretty much everywhere I’ve stayed has been within easy walking distance of the bus station, and this is no exception. It’s nice – gives me more a … Continue reading
Posted in Derry/Londonderry, Ireland 2011
Tagged Apprentice Boys' Hall, Derry, Londonderry, St. Augustine's, St. Columb's, St. Eugene's, Walls
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The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher
My last night in Galway. Also, the end of my second week of vacation. Today I was on a tour through the Burren and to the Cliffs of Moher, with the Galway Tour Company. I cannot say enough good things … Continue reading
Posted in Galway, Ireland 2011
Tagged Doolin, Galway, Kilfenora, Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher
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Connemara Tour
This morning was my bus tour of Connemara. It was raining pretty hard when we started, and the first couple of places we stopped I was very happy for my Tilley hat and good hiking shoes. Connemara is, like the … Continue reading
Posted in Galway, Ireland 2011
Tagged Cong, Connemara, Galway, Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, Lough Nafooey, Quiet Man
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Galway
I’m a little over half-way through my trip, and made it to Galway today. I’ve spent a lot of the last several days on buses, and when I got to Galway, I just didn’t have the energy to go out … Continue reading