Sunday, March 4, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Free Day
Exhaustion has become second nature, but it's worth every yawn and sore muscle. We even have started using more "lovelys" and "wee bits" in our vocabulary. Some of us have even acquired a small Irish accent.
Yesterday we had a very welcomed free day aka shopping. We walked until our feet cried but it was nice to finally get some well deserved shopping in.
The mall had a glass dome with a 360 degree view of Belfast. With Starbucks cups in hand, a few of us roamed the mall in search of souvenirs.
We also visited the site where the Titanic sailed to England. Souvenir shirts read: "Built by an Irishman, Sunk by an Englishman". They picture below is the new Titanic museum which opens by March 31st.... We missed it by a wee bit.
Today we're volunteering at a primary school! Cheers
Yesterday we had a very welcomed free day aka shopping. We walked until our feet cried but it was nice to finally get some well deserved shopping in.
The mall had a glass dome with a 360 degree view of Belfast. With Starbucks cups in hand, a few of us roamed the mall in search of souvenirs.
We also visited the site where the Titanic sailed to England. Souvenir shirts read: "Built by an Irishman, Sunk by an Englishman". They picture below is the new Titanic museum which opens by March 31st.... We missed it by a wee bit.
Today we're volunteering at a primary school! Cheers
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Derry & Belfast
Things I have learned about Northern Ireland, ahem:
1. They really love their Pringles
2. Saying "Slaters" means "see you later"
3. They're incredibly nice
4. The grass is as green as everyone says it is
5. It's unusual for women to drink Guinness and Smithwicks
1. They really love their Pringles
2. Saying "Slaters" means "see you later"
3. They're incredibly nice
4. The grass is as green as everyone says it is
5. It's unusual for women to drink Guinness and Smithwicks
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Day 2
We've been on the go constantly. From the airports to downtown Dublin, we didn't sleep in 24 hours. Not only were we awkward American tourists, we were awkward American zombies who took pictures of every building, sign and green pasture. Speaking of green, I've never seen greener grass in my life. It's stunning (even more so when we traveled to Ballycastle today). Dublin reminded me of a cleaner and more compact New York City, plus the people are nicer. Our jet lag-ness caused our schedules to be jumbled and our eyes to droop every time our butts touched a seat. BUT (no pun), the day was wonderful. Here are my top highlights;
1. My first authentic pint of Guinness it did taste better in Ireland.
2. Our tour of the Jameson Distillery (pictures below) was not only educational but a monumental Irish experience. It's uncommon to visit a company at its roots.
3. We went to the Brazen Head Pub which is the oldest pub in Ireland. There we made friends and bonded over Britney Spears, nice teeth and tattoos.
Plus we learned important Irish words than what we use in America:
- Lift = Elevator
- Knickers = Underwear
- Take away = Take out
- Brown bread = Wheat
- Lu = Bathroom
After a much needed night's sleep , we traveled to Ballycastle. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I have attached pictures below!
More to come!
1. My first authentic pint of Guinness it did taste better in Ireland.
2. Our tour of the Jameson Distillery (pictures below) was not only educational but a monumental Irish experience. It's uncommon to visit a company at its roots.
3. We went to the Brazen Head Pub which is the oldest pub in Ireland. There we made friends and bonded over Britney Spears, nice teeth and tattoos.
Plus we learned important Irish words than what we use in America:
- Lift = Elevator
- Knickers = Underwear
- Take away = Take out
- Brown bread = Wheat
- Lu = Bathroom
After a much needed night's sleep , we traveled to Ballycastle. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I have attached pictures below!
More to come!
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