Thursday, September 21, 2006

Green, Green and Green

Now i see why green is for irish... All the hills and valleys are a thick patchwork of green, segmented by old stone walls or bushes. Its very beautiful so far.The hillsides are full of cows and sheep of all different colors. Right now i'm in Donegal town in Donegal county, near the west coast, north of Sligo County, where i spent the night in a youth hostel with a frenchmen, dane, aussie and kiwi, watching simpsons, southpark and other american tv. it was very relaxing. I'm driving a little Fiat Punto 4 door. Not as small as i hoped but good enough. Driving on the left side of the road was quick to pick up, although there are times where you have to double check before turning,, a hint of doubt coming into your mind as to what side you should be on. Besides being green here, its expensive, on par with London i would imagine but with far fewer hostels and "cheap" accomodations. My current plan is to continue north along west coast and come around to the Giant's Causeway and then cut a diagonal back to the west coast again. I'm also pondering Iceland after realizing that ireland is a small island. I'll see how far i've made it after 5 days and maybe geta cheap flight to iceland.

7 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

ok, I admit I was a bit behind on my blog reading -- so jealous that you are still there. We're looking forward to great travel recommendations.

2:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hi jon just read your blog on ireland cant believe all your travels im over at marys to drop off some goodies kathy gave her kim is coming to town on the 625 train she is goin to get some fall clothing and the chair nana g gave her we r suppose 2 have supper 2.then she is goin 2 show me how 2 acces your travel log. then its off 2 the n end by truck. i hope your writeing down all your travel info. got a call from caitlin the other gay. you r down 2 your last week and a half by the time u get home ill b pretty good at this have 2 run love dad

6:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hi jon just read your blog on ireland cant believe all your travels im over at marys to drop off some goodies kathy gave her kim is coming to town on the 625 train she is goin to get some fall clothing and the chair nana g gave her we r suppose 2 have supper 2.then she is goin 2 show me how 2 acces your travel log. then its off 2 the n end by truck. i hope your writeing down all your travel info. got a call from caitlin the other gay. you r down 2 your last week and a half by the time u get home ill b pretty good at this have 2 run love dadczu

6:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Jon
I am loving all your pics and text..The pics in auschwisch(?) were very emotional to look at. no pics on ireland?. The chapel down under was really something to see...I might have licked the wall! Dad was here to send you a message..he's so funny....Looking forward to seeing u and have a "travel-picture party) when you return.
Love, aunt mary

8:01 PM  
Blogger Caitlin said...

"Fiat Punto" sounds small! I can't believe you just got there and are already thinking of Iceland, thought that too would be awesome to see, Rekjavik or however you spell it. It sounds enchanting in Ireland! I remember I said I felt like watching TV once and you were so annoyed that I would want to do that on a trip, now look who's talking! Simpsons in Ireland- huh. What about the music scene at some pubs? You will have to check it out.
Love You!

6:31 AM  
Blogger Caitlin said...

Hi Jon! We all just looked at your site. We are relaxing here at the cape as one big happy family
love,
Beverly, Edward, Kathleen and me

5:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hi jon,
we are in north conway and its raining today so we took the train to see foliage (none! too early) but I just read your entry on Ireland. we loved it.. all the Dingles and scenery. you didnt mention Galway or Cork.. are they on your list to see?
see you soon? 1 week time flies huh?
love aunt kathy

11:18 PM  

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