While I was in Ireland, I had a little fun with my camera.
The picture is dark, and the sound is so so, but I hope it interests some. Irish music is not the junk you hear in the movies. I thought it was very similar to light modern rock.
I only got 30 seconds of the performance.
Showing posts with label Ireland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ireland. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Flashback: Ireland
I think we have a perfect score with Joe posing with a cat in every european country we have visited.
I guess, I have to work on France now.
I guess, I have to work on France now.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Thank you for all the comments!!!
All,
I am really enjoying reading all the comments. Thanks for posting. You motivate me to post more.
We are leaving Galway today and returning to Dublin. We pick up the train to Rosslare and we will set sail to Cherbourg, France. Therefore, you wont be hearing from me till tomorrow night or even the next day.
I am really enjoying reading all the comments. Thanks for posting. You motivate me to post more.
We are leaving Galway today and returning to Dublin. We pick up the train to Rosslare and we will set sail to Cherbourg, France. Therefore, you wont be hearing from me till tomorrow night or even the next day.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Dingle: 3 days in the country
We stayed at a wonderful B&B for 3 days and by the time we left, we felt like we lived there.
Dingle is all the way on the west side on a Peninsula.
Of course I made a big to do about the local livestock. The locals must have had a good laugh watching me try to pet the cows.
Sheep:
Horse:
And of course, my favorite:
It is said that at one time, Ireland had 300 inhabitants per square km. Now there is as few as 13 in areas. As a result, you see many abandoned houses and other buildings.
We drove around the coast to find some nice views of the local islands:
Reminds me of coastal california:
Dingle is all the way on the west side on a Peninsula.
Of course I made a big to do about the local livestock. The locals must have had a good laugh watching me try to pet the cows.
Sheep:
Horse:
And of course, my favorite:
It is said that at one time, Ireland had 300 inhabitants per square km. Now there is as few as 13 in areas. As a result, you see many abandoned houses and other buildings.
We drove around the coast to find some nice views of the local islands:
Reminds me of coastal california:
For our wonderful realtor
Hi Jen,
Maybe you can transfer offices:
I have a tough sell for you.
Are you up to the challenge?
Maybe you can transfer offices:
I have a tough sell for you.
Are you up to the challenge?
The Rummel's do Eastern Ireland
A Rummel and the Liffy
The Rummels having a Pint
Dont look now, a Rummel is getting behind the wheel. God help us now.
Yes, we drank all that:
You cant end this post without a good ol castle. How is this?
The Rummels having a Pint
Dont look now, a Rummel is getting behind the wheel. God help us now.
Yes, we drank all that:
You cant end this post without a good ol castle. How is this?
Joe
You just cant have a blog with out a picture of Joe doing something silly at the Pittsburgh airport.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Thoughts on Ireland
Well, everyone's probably tired of hearing from Mauri, so I thought I would leave a post. The first stop on our trip has been the Emerald Isle, Ireland. Ireland is a very beautiful country, very green, and quite expensive. If you are a novice to traveling, Ireland is a good place to start because it is very similar to the United States in a lot of ways, such as language (they speak English), food (you can find Italian, Chinese, and hamburger joints everywhere), and media (I watched "Friends" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" on TV and listen to the Rolling Stones, John Mayer, and Red Chili Peppers on the radio). Here are some of my thoughts:
Driving: They drive on the left! That sounds like it would be hard to get used to, but it really isn't. You just have to remind yourself to stay left. My biggest problem is getting used to the controls being on opposite sides. For example, when I want to make a turn, I turn on the windshield wipers, when it rains, I turn on the turn signal. But, I am getting used to it. Another thing is that the roads are very narrow and they have ALOT of trucks and buses on them (kind of like Western Pennsylvania)! That can be a little hairy at times. Also, you have to remember on the superhighways in Dublin, traffic is supposed to stay to the left and pass on the right, which is the opposite of the U.S., however, this was not hard to get used because this is the way they drive on the Central Coast in California!
Pubs: The pubs are the center of all social activity. You want Irish food, you go to the pub. (There are not many restaurants that server Irish food). You want to hear traditional Irish music, you go to the pub. You want good beer, you go to the pub. In Ireland, Guiness is a very good beer. I don't like it much in the States, but is very good here. This is because "Guiness does not travel well" as the Irish say. It takes 3 minutes for them to pour it because they pour let it settle, and then finish pouring. The traditional Irish music is very good. It is kind of a mix of folk and country. It definitely will get your feet tapping to the beat. The Irish are proud of their music and are not shy to remind you that U2, Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor, and Enya are all from Ireland.
History: Mauri and I did a Historical walking tour of Dublin and that was really need. We saw Trinity College, which was set up by the English to educate Protestants in Ireland; the old Irish Parliament building, which is where the Legislature of Ireland would meet in the old days, no Catholics allowed and no law could be passed without permission from London; Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, and plenty of info on Micheal Collins, Daniel O'Connell, the IRA and "The Troubles". "The Troubles" were really ignited by an event called Bloody Sunday, back in the 1970s when British troops gunned down about 30 unarmed Irish Catholics in Northern Ireland. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 is about that event. Last, they absolutely LOVE John F. Kennedy out here. He visited Ireland as President and the whole country shut down because everyone wanted to see him. He was supposed to stay for 3 days and he ended up staying five.
Well, that's all for now. I will leave another post later, maybe talk about France and D-Day. We'll be there in a few days. Thank God for the internet. It still get to see the Penguin scores. LETS GO PENS! BEAT THOSE FLYER JAGOFFS!
Driving: They drive on the left! That sounds like it would be hard to get used to, but it really isn't. You just have to remind yourself to stay left. My biggest problem is getting used to the controls being on opposite sides. For example, when I want to make a turn, I turn on the windshield wipers, when it rains, I turn on the turn signal. But, I am getting used to it. Another thing is that the roads are very narrow and they have ALOT of trucks and buses on them (kind of like Western Pennsylvania)! That can be a little hairy at times. Also, you have to remember on the superhighways in Dublin, traffic is supposed to stay to the left and pass on the right, which is the opposite of the U.S., however, this was not hard to get used because this is the way they drive on the Central Coast in California!
Pubs: The pubs are the center of all social activity. You want Irish food, you go to the pub. (There are not many restaurants that server Irish food). You want to hear traditional Irish music, you go to the pub. You want good beer, you go to the pub. In Ireland, Guiness is a very good beer. I don't like it much in the States, but is very good here. This is because "Guiness does not travel well" as the Irish say. It takes 3 minutes for them to pour it because they pour let it settle, and then finish pouring. The traditional Irish music is very good. It is kind of a mix of folk and country. It definitely will get your feet tapping to the beat. The Irish are proud of their music and are not shy to remind you that U2, Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor, and Enya are all from Ireland.
History: Mauri and I did a Historical walking tour of Dublin and that was really need. We saw Trinity College, which was set up by the English to educate Protestants in Ireland; the old Irish Parliament building, which is where the Legislature of Ireland would meet in the old days, no Catholics allowed and no law could be passed without permission from London; Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, and plenty of info on Micheal Collins, Daniel O'Connell, the IRA and "The Troubles". "The Troubles" were really ignited by an event called Bloody Sunday, back in the 1970s when British troops gunned down about 30 unarmed Irish Catholics in Northern Ireland. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 is about that event. Last, they absolutely LOVE John F. Kennedy out here. He visited Ireland as President and the whole country shut down because everyone wanted to see him. He was supposed to stay for 3 days and he ended up staying five.
Well, that's all for now. I will leave another post later, maybe talk about France and D-Day. We'll be there in a few days. Thank God for the internet. It still get to see the Penguin scores. LETS GO PENS! BEAT THOSE FLYER JAGOFFS!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Cashel, Dingle
We stayed in a lovely hostel in Cashel that was right across from a ruined Abbey. Of course, Joe and I had to go check it out since it was free. We then saw the famous Rock of Cashel before we drove to Dingle.
Dingle is a fantastic town and we are staying at a very nice B&B with a little scotty dog and a black cat.
Unfortunately, internet access is very far and few between, so there is no internet access yet and therefore no pictures. :(
Dingle is a fantastic town and we are staying at a very nice B&B with a little scotty dog and a black cat.
Unfortunately, internet access is very far and few between, so there is no internet access yet and therefore no pictures. :(
Stay Left
After saying goodbye to Dublin, we rented a car to explore western Ireland. When we found our car, I left Joe sitting in the drivers seat to contemplate the new driver's side while I walked backed into the airport to find a decent road map.
Once we got moving, staying left wasnt that hard. However, every turn we made, the window wipers turned on and Joe cursed about it.
Once we got moving, staying left wasnt that hard. However, every turn we made, the window wipers turned on and Joe cursed about it.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Into dublin
I always forget how nervous buses make me. I have this undying fear of missing my stop. Once I found an old man who knew about my stop, Joe and I harassed the poor guy until we got there.
Are we there yet? no. Are we there yet? no. Are there yet? no. Here we are. Stop the bus!!!! During my fit of panic, I slammed a poor french lady. I guess I am not representing the US to the best of my abilities.
After a Guiness and a bowl of soup, Joe and I were in bed and sound asleep by 9pm. We sure are party animals. Traveling from 5:30AM on Monday to 7:00 PM on Tuesday will do that to you.
Tonight we are playing tourist and going on a celtic music experience tour. Hopefully, I will have time this evening to post a few pictures.
Are we there yet? no. Are we there yet? no. Are there yet? no. Here we are. Stop the bus!!!! During my fit of panic, I slammed a poor french lady. I guess I am not representing the US to the best of my abilities.
After a Guiness and a bowl of soup, Joe and I were in bed and sound asleep by 9pm. We sure are party animals. Traveling from 5:30AM on Monday to 7:00 PM on Tuesday will do that to you.
Tonight we are playing tourist and going on a celtic music experience tour. Hopefully, I will have time this evening to post a few pictures.
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