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...

Dublin oh Dublin! So far, Dublin has been my favorite place- Which I knew it would be! The Irish are a welcoming, warm people ready to offer you a Guinness at any moment! We walked through Temple Bar- the heart of downtown Dublin- with the group and quickly began making friends. We went to a tavern for lunch where I had some amazing seafood chowder and my first Charling. Our first night, a group of us went to this small pub down the road from our hotel. After...