The day is finally here and it’s time for me to go on vacation! The last time I was this much in need of a holiday was when I’d just delivered my Masters thesis. Back then I was going for a two week trip to Thailand. This time I’m not going that far away and… Continue reading Ireland here I come!
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Vacation is coming
I am very much in need of a vacation. Luckily easter is coming up and I’ll get some much-needed time off from work and other things. This year I’m going back to Ireland for a nice little vacation in my days off. I’m looking forward to this so much that the day of departure cannot… Continue reading Vacation is coming
Autumn in Ireland part 4: Knock and County Mayo
Over in Ireland I also took a litte tour around parts of Co Mayo. First stop there was Knock, known for the apparitions seen there. I found it to be a nice little place, but a little like a religious supermarked with all the little shops where you could buy containers to bring water from… Continue reading Autumn in Ireland part 4: Knock and County Mayo
Autumn in Ireland part 3: Headford
During the stay in Ireland I spent a night at a friend’s house in the village/town of Headford. When we arrived it was quite dark and we were unable to see much of the surroundings. What you did notice was the fact that it was very rural. At night we went for a pint in… Continue reading Autumn in Ireland part 3: Headford
Autumn in Ireland part 2: Tuam
Tuam has a great park right next to the leisure centre. It’s very nice looking and has good routes for walking. When I was over now the park had just started to get its autumnal colours and was truly a sight to see. Tuam might not be a shopper’s paradise. but it has quite a… Continue reading Autumn in Ireland part 2: Tuam
Autumn in Ireland part 1
I finally got back from my trip to Ireland. When I say finally I don’t mean it in the sense that I did not enjoy my vacation, but it lasted a bit longer than intended. We got stranded in Frankfurt due to a delayed flight from Dublin. Had to spend a night in an airport… Continue reading Autumn in Ireland part 1
Autumn is here
It’s now darker in the mornings, it gets darker earlier in the afternoon and it’s more likely to rain and or blow a stronger wind. Yes people, if you have not noticed it’s autumn. It has been a busy week and having looked at my calendar October looks to be a very busy month. This… Continue reading Autumn is here
Relaxing holiday
After I came home from my trip to Ireland I went to relax at my family’s summer house. As I have mentioned before this place is a place I can come to relax and no matter how stressed I am I always know I can come here to find some peace of mind. This time the… Continue reading Relaxing holiday
Holiday to Ireland part 3: Dublin
The last stop on my trip to Ireland was Dublin. I have visited this city once before and found it a great city. This time around I didn’t have not much time in the capital, but I enjoyed the time I had. We stayed in a castle called Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. We took a hop-on-hop-off… Continue reading Holiday to Ireland part 3: Dublin
Holiday to Ireland part 2: Tuam
When I was in Ireland I stayed a little while in the little town of Tuam. This town is known for it’s two cathedrals, a catholic one and a protestant one. I found Tuam to be a wonderful and cute little town and it’s people was very friendly. Tuam has been in the news lately after… Continue reading Holiday to Ireland part 2: Tuam
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