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We finished up the project a little early so I was released into the wilds of Ireland to do some exploring today.
I caught a tour bus up to the Cliffs Of Moher.
It seemed a gamble with the rain, but I decided to risk it even though there would be no refunds on the tour price.
It […]
Chaffinch or Bullfinch, not completely sure. They were hanging outside the office window.
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It’s raining. The above picture was taken around 9:45 pm. The sun doesn’t set until 10:00 pm.
Like a duck, I braved the mucky weather and headed forth in search of a pub for a pint and some live music.
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It’s easy to see the appeal and charm of an true […]
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Note the special rack for carrying a walking cane…
Craic (pronounced “crack”) is the Gaelic word for “fun”
Actual conversation in the cab from the airport:
Cab Driver: Are you up for a bit of craic?
Me: No, I’m here on business…
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Memorable slang so far:
Craic - Fun
Knackered - Tired
No Panic -No worries/problem
Shite - No good, awful
Dry Shite - Boring person
Deadly - Cool
Destroyed - Drunk
Plonker - Idiot
When travelling to Europe a few years back I did not take a computer with me. It was pretty much “catch as catch can” in the various countries, between the odd Internet cafe and the various hotel or B&B provided terminals.
Something I knew, but did not fully consider, was that each country used a unique […]
Flocks of wild swans patrol the river and the entrance to the bay. Hundreds of them. The bulk of them hang out near one of the quay walls, drawn to those who throw bread down from on high…
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The sun stays up till about 10:00 pm in this part of the world at this time of year. Not that there’s been much of it here lately. It’s rained and been overcast most of the past month or so. Looks like I brought some Texas sunshine with me on this trip because today was […]