7 Days of CRAZY

I can't believe we've been here for a week! It seems like just yesterday I was sitting on a plane, getting ready to say goodbye to the States.  School starts tomorrow, and I can't help but feel like I did as a "fresher".  I keep telling myself that I'm in my third year of college, so it's time to buck up and have some guts, but like THAT'S working....

These past few days have just been spectacular.  From days in the city, to days in the countryside, this country is never boring.  As much as I love the city life though, my favorite day has been the trip to the Cliffs of Moher.  WOW.  Put these on your bucket list, ladies and gents.  I've never seen anything like it.  It's one thing to climb to the top of a mountain or reach out your arms on boat called Titanic... it's another thing to feel like you're standing on the edge of the Earth.  Picture rolling hills and a gently sloping grade down into the sandy beaches of a local village, and then turn 180° and the rolling hills drop almost 500 feet straight down at your feet.  There is nothing like it.

Getting to the Cliffs was an adventure in and of itself. 
        1) The Burren is a geological gem.  Thanks, Dad, for teaching me that limestone fizzes when it comes into contact with an acid.  I ran all over Ireland searching for vinegar that day.

Limestone Puzzles!

                  2) Next life goal: marry an O'Brien. That family has more castles in Ireland than can be counted! Yes, you will all be able to stay at my castle.

             

O'Brien Castle (one of a bajillion)

O'Brien Castle (two of a bajillion)

                               3) Guinness and beef stew is perhaps the most amazing meal I've ever had. And they weren't kidding about the Irish and their potatoes... mmmmm!
                                          4) American fudge has nothing on Irish fudge.
                                                    and 5) Irish cows are, um ..... HUGE. No joke.

Love.

So far this whole trip has been nothing but the "honeymoon stage".  From milk markets that trump Bellingham's Farmer's Market, to dress shopping for less than $15 USD, to dancing to The Proclaimers' "I Would Walk 500 Miles" at the club, I can't help but love this adventure more and more each day! 

We do Saturday night the RIGHT way.

      I'm sure once the school year starts, it'll be back to reality for me.... ugh.  But for right now, I'm happy   just. like. this.

Until next time!