After a quick dip in the hotel pool, we head or Ballycotton! We make our way to the Ballycotton cliffs in an attempt to beat the rain! As we head up the mountain, I stop and take in the view- breathtaking! I have never seen anything so picturesque! The cliffs stretch right out into the icy waves with the green hills surrounding them. I could not believe my eyes. Before we knew it, the rain started down and we were running for the car! Now off to Dingle!

Today we arrived in Cork! Of course, it's gorgeous! Green everywhere with a light mist following our every move. We first stop off at UCC and take a still through the historic campus. Every building unique in its architecture. It reminded me a lot of my university St. Mary's. Next we spent some time at Kevin's parents home. We ate, we drank, we looked at some photos. Before we knew it, it was time to head to the hotel. We arrived at the Radisson Blu hotel &...

We took the ferry across the Irish sea to Wales this morning! The view of the sea along the way definitely made the trip worthwhile. When we arrived, we took a bus to a little city with a big name - the biggest in the world actually! Lanfair PG for short, this town holds the record for the longest named city in the world! We had a bight to eat, toured the area, and were on our way. We visited an ancient castle before concluding our journey through Wales. This r...

Pub Crawl- an ancient Irish tradition consisting of alcohol and people turning into fools. The pub crawl consisted of 5 different bars! Each one sparked a new adventure. Beyond the drinking, we were introduced to the local hangouts of the Irish people and came across some fantastic music. The bands played familiar tunes that we all sang along with. Pretty soon we were dancing like fools- with some of us getting the brilliant idea to crowd surf. Our group had a...

Today has been one of the most amazing experiences! When thinking of Ireland, one quickly envisions rolling hills of luscious greenery, sparkling streams and mountains that will leave you speechless. After a few days in Dublin, I was yearning to experience this side of Ireland! This iconic scene of paradise came in the form of a little monastery called Glendalough! As the bus arrived, I could see the green hills freckled with white sheep. The mountains not only...