For someone who is completely devoid of patience, I took great pride in how incredibly patient I was on my way to Scotland. While to this point I have been able to enjoy my favorite accents: Irish and English; I just could not wait to cross the border and soak in my first hit of a deep Scottish burr.…
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Travel October 19, 2016
Cheers, England!
Once again, I am saying goodbye to a country that far exceeded any and all of my expectations. As I head north to the wilds of…
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Travel October 14, 2016
Between Two Cities
Modern vs Medieval. When planning my last couple of weeks in England, I did not realize the importance of these two descriptors when thinking about…
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Travel October 1, 2016
Falling Down the Cornwall Hole
I did not plan to venture as far down the Cornwall hole as I did, but like Alice in Wonderland I kept getting “curiouser and…
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Travel September 22, 2016
Tea, Austen and Bath
Recently I found myself in a city unlike any other. Standing in the centre, I was surrounded by a variety of characters and visuals to…
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Travel September 12, 2016
Overindulging in Bristol
Straight from the Emerald Isle, I am in England! Fortunately the country is helping me make the adjustment by changing the Irish pub on…
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Ireland Travel September 8, 2016
‘Til We Meet Again, Ireland
Sadly, the time has come for me to leave the Emerald Isle behind and move on to the greatest of Britain’s. As I say…
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Run September 6, 2016
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon
When it comes to getting a tour of the highlights Dublin has to offer, you can grab a Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour Bus OR you can…