Month: April 2010
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Random Pics from Dublin
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Internet Cafe Experience
Internet Cafes (IC) are an example of where my preconceived notions are way off. Expectations of folks hanging out with friends, surfing the web, drinking expensive coffee are wrong. IC”s are serious business. Most often there is no overhead music or at most very subdued. Each individual cubicle is filled with intently focused faces tap,…
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In Tralee
The final rest before the long hike tomorrow morning. We enjoyed a very easy train ride from Dublin to Tralee, which only took a few hours. (more below the map) [findmespotmap start=”2010-04-13 08:00:00″ end=”2010-04-13 15:00:00″ id=”0-8062822″] We’re holed up in the Castle Hostel, a nice, family-run outfit in central Tralee. Over a cup of tea,…
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On the Way to Tralee
Well, Dublin was fun, but it’s time to begin the real reason we’re here. We’ll be staying overnight in Tralee, not a town noted for hospitality, and then in the morning we’ll begin our 120 mile trek around the Dingle Peninsula. Dublin is a fun, hustle & bustle city, and there were still some fun…
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At the Guiness Brewery
No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the Guiness Brewery. We were going to see the Book of Kells, but alcohol won out over Art and Culture.
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Cooked in a WHAT?
I’d really like to see that oven…no, now that I think about it, I’d rather not.
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Traveling with a Whistle
I didn’t realize how much trouble I’d be causing by taking the MK Low D whistle. We thought that it would be a good idea to pack it inside a long, discarded ski sock with PVC pipe at either end to protect the bell and the windway, plus an alto sax pad-saver stuffed up the…
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Well done Aer Lingus
Sometimes it takes leaving the “good old USA” to discover excellent service and professionalism. The red-eye from Chicago to Dublin on Aer Lingus was a pleasant travel experience. Attendants were all sharp looking in snappy green, clean and pressed uniforms. All of the attendants had a uniform look from head to toe. Attitude: the Irish…
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Not Therapy – Music
Why go to Ireland for sessions when you can get perfectly good psychotherapy here in the States? This question was asked by an acquaintance when informed we were going to Ireland for some “sessions.” While asked in good fun, it made me acutely aware that we have some very good Irish music sessions here in…
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Packing Tips from Miss Fish
If you are a procrastinator when it comes to packing for a trip….this blog entry is not for you. However, if combining essentials, and a few luxury items into a nice “light weight” pack is a priority, fear not! It can be done with planning, organizing and of course, money. #1 Start early -decide the…