The land of Eire

Well, after tonight, I've only got 3nts left in Ireland - then it's back home to the daily grind in San Diego. Thus far it's been great though; I just haven't wanted to pay for internet because charges for it are outrageous. Frankly, updating a blog while on the road isn't that important. As of today, however, I'm in a hostel that includes free internet - so I'm making use of it.

I started off my trip in Galway, then headed up to Belfast. Much like other cities that have made others (who haven't been) personally comfortable at the thought...I found that I fell in love with Belfast. It's rough; it's still got issues to resolve; it's got amazing Victorian architecture mixed with a lot of new development given that the city is revitalizing. Anyway, something about it just "resonated" with me...so I wound up staying 5nts. Best decision I've made on this trip. Galway was nice, but I'll ultimately forget it; Belfast I will remember.

More when I'm stateside again...

Wheels up in the a.m.

Tomorrow, I leave for Ireland! Much like when I went to Morocco, I've been too exhausted and bombarded by work to get excited...until about an hour ago... :) I got off early from work due to the holiday weekend, then found the "print your boarding pass" email waiting for me at home, and I've been pretty much elated ever since. I can't explain what it is about travel that makes me feel so alive, but this is the stuff that really turns me on - the exploration, the unknown, the raw possibility. It's all good.

I've got boarding passes through to Dublin, just nabbed a 5€ bus ticket from Dublin airport to Galway (allowing enough time to eat once I land), and have a hostel booked in Galway. Beyond that, it's anyone's guess what the next couple week have in store...


Depart: Sept 5 (for Dublin)
Return: Sept 20