Dingle and Waterford
Well Castlebar was great. We enjoyed some of the best Indian food I have ever had there, as well as seeing some really good Irish musicians. Our friends didn't show up, but because of their good advice on the bar we had a great time, even though T committed heresy by spilling his Guinness on me at the pub. Shame T shame!
After we left Westport we headed to Dingle. Travis and I thought of a horrible idea for creating a Berry farm in Dingle. *sigh* Yes we are still teenage boys at heart. We stayed in our first B&B and went to a pub whose English name translates into "The small bridge." We watched Spain destroy Russia in the European cup game 3-0. Immediately following the match a local Irish duo entertained the crowd. Sadly, or not so sadly, I hardly heard them at all for having a great chat with a girl from Boston (who might actually come visit me when she is out to Oregon later this month *tries not to get his hopes up*). We had a wonderful conversation and I completely ignored T, but he didn't seem to mind with the music playing.
Today saw us leaving for Waterford, home of the famous Waterford Crystal. Leaving Dingle, the weather was just like it has been since we got here, cold and rainy. However, on the approach to Waterford we actually saw the sun, who knew it existed here? ;)
We toured the Waterford Crystal plant. It is amazing how 99% of all the work in done by hand there in this world of high-tech manufacturing of everything. I can now see why their wares are so expensive. Tomorrow we head to Dublin where we will more than likely spend the rest of our trip. Everything is so damn expensive here, the food bills are draining our funds rapidly. We are trying to conserve as much as we can to still have enjoyment money. Damn US dollar being what it is.
I have been really out of touch on the news and on LJ, I just learned today that George Carlin died. I always liked him, so tomorrow while we are out I'll drink a toast to him.
Cheers.
After we left Westport we headed to Dingle. Travis and I thought of a horrible idea for creating a Berry farm in Dingle. *sigh* Yes we are still teenage boys at heart. We stayed in our first B&B and went to a pub whose English name translates into "The small bridge." We watched Spain destroy Russia in the European cup game 3-0. Immediately following the match a local Irish duo entertained the crowd. Sadly, or not so sadly, I hardly heard them at all for having a great chat with a girl from Boston (who might actually come visit me when she is out to Oregon later this month *tries not to get his hopes up*). We had a wonderful conversation and I completely ignored T, but he didn't seem to mind with the music playing.
Today saw us leaving for Waterford, home of the famous Waterford Crystal. Leaving Dingle, the weather was just like it has been since we got here, cold and rainy. However, on the approach to Waterford we actually saw the sun, who knew it existed here? ;)
We toured the Waterford Crystal plant. It is amazing how 99% of all the work in done by hand there in this world of high-tech manufacturing of everything. I can now see why their wares are so expensive. Tomorrow we head to Dublin where we will more than likely spend the rest of our trip. Everything is so damn expensive here, the food bills are draining our funds rapidly. We are trying to conserve as much as we can to still have enjoyment money. Damn US dollar being what it is.
I have been really out of touch on the news and on LJ, I just learned today that George Carlin died. I always liked him, so tomorrow while we are out I'll drink a toast to him.
Cheers.