Since it was cheaper than renting a car, Steph and I opted for a bus tour to the Cliffs of Moher yesterday. The dramatic coastline was gorgeous. Only a couple of hours into the trip however, we remembered that we both dislike tours. There is no sense of adventure when you are being told how much time to spend admiring the coastline or where/when to eat lunch. We must still be on Kenyan time because we were about 8 minutes late returning to the bus after wande...

While Dublin provided an enjoyable time of relaxing, tasting a true Guinness at the Guinness Brewery, and listening to live, traditional music in an old Irish pub, I absolutely love Galway. This morning Steph and I hopped on our first of many European trains to travel the 3 hour journey from Dublin to Galway. It was a wonderful ride as we watched the beautiful scenery pass us out the window. The lush, green countryside is a welcomed change from dusty Kenya. A...