Hello everyone,
Well can you believe it's time to say good-bye to Ireland? The time has really flown and I'm excited to come home.
I have met so many great people here and made many new friends that I will miss terribly.
Tonight we are all getting together at one of my favorite pubs for the last time. So the evening will be fun and I'm sure eventful.
I have started getting all my things packed and I have more than I thought. So looks like 6 boxes are coming home when I only came over with 2.
Wednesday is the last day in the apartment and the movers are coming to pick up my boxes and I will then take my last bus ride to the hotel for the last two nights here.
My flight leaves Friday morning at 11:45 A.M. and I will get home that same day at 11 P.M.
Keep your fingers crossed my luggage makes it with me this time and I will get everyone caught up when I return.
See everyone soon and love you all,
Teresa
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
4 Weeks Left
Hi everyone,
I know it has been forever since I've updated anyone, but it is getting crunch time here. I can't believe that I only have 4 weeks left in Ireland and I will be home for good.
This has been a brilliant experience and one that I will remember for a lifetime. I have made some incredible friends that are going to be hard to say good bye to.
Some of the things I will miss the most are the open markets, the best cheese ever and believe it or not the rain.
As it gets closer to leaving I will try and update everyone again on the moving process and any new adventures I may have time to see and do.
I miss everyone and I'm excited and sad to come back home, since I feel that I now have 2 homes.
Talk to everyone soon.
Love you all,
Teresa
I know it has been forever since I've updated anyone, but it is getting crunch time here. I can't believe that I only have 4 weeks left in Ireland and I will be home for good.
This has been a brilliant experience and one that I will remember for a lifetime. I have made some incredible friends that are going to be hard to say good bye to.
Some of the things I will miss the most are the open markets, the best cheese ever and believe it or not the rain.
As it gets closer to leaving I will try and update everyone again on the moving process and any new adventures I may have time to see and do.
I miss everyone and I'm excited and sad to come back home, since I feel that I now have 2 homes.
Talk to everyone soon.
Love you all,
Teresa
Sunday, March 29, 2009
My European Holiday
Hello everyone,
WOW have we had an exciting couple of weeks. First of all London was amazing. We only had one day to really see everything London has to offer but it was well with the trip. Big Ben is a something everyone needs to see along with the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. The JW in London is also an amazing hotel to stay in and of course we had to splurge just a bit. So we decided to have in room dining at the hotel and that was an experience in it's self. They brought in a linen covered table with linen napkins and fine china for our dinner experience. Oh and by the way the Scottish smoked salmon is to die for. The best part was dinner was only 100 pounds. (You can do the conversion.)
We also visited the Hard Rock Cafe of London which is a totally different experience than the one in Salt Lake. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was brilliant.
For our next adventure, we foolishly decided to hire a car for the following week in Ireland. Now, you need to remember that we are driving on the left side of the road which has it's own experience to enjoy.
Bill is the chosen one to drive the car and make the right side of his brain work overtime. You also need to picture driving on a road that is only barely wide enough for a clown car and then add other clown cars (if you are lucky) heading right towards you. God forbid that you get a tractor or big truck coming the other direction at the same time you are on the road.
So, Bill has been driving for a day or so and he has finally stopped white knuckling the steering wheel and the Irish have stopped passing us since we have no idea what is coming at us around the next blind bend. Now he thinks he is a true Irish driver and take the bends at 100 KM an hour which is the correct speed limit. Except when you are the passenger I thought we were going to die.
We did see some amazing countryside and the closing of the eyes and ducking was well worth the trip.
Here are just a few pictures of the lovely things experienced.
Hope everyone is well and enjoys.
Teresa
WOW have we had an exciting couple of weeks. First of all London was amazing. We only had one day to really see everything London has to offer but it was well with the trip. Big Ben is a something everyone needs to see along with the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. The JW in London is also an amazing hotel to stay in and of course we had to splurge just a bit. So we decided to have in room dining at the hotel and that was an experience in it's self. They brought in a linen covered table with linen napkins and fine china for our dinner experience. Oh and by the way the Scottish smoked salmon is to die for. The best part was dinner was only 100 pounds. (You can do the conversion.)
We also visited the Hard Rock Cafe of London which is a totally different experience than the one in Salt Lake. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was brilliant.
For our next adventure, we foolishly decided to hire a car for the following week in Ireland. Now, you need to remember that we are driving on the left side of the road which has it's own experience to enjoy.
Bill is the chosen one to drive the car and make the right side of his brain work overtime. You also need to picture driving on a road that is only barely wide enough for a clown car and then add other clown cars (if you are lucky) heading right towards you. God forbid that you get a tractor or big truck coming the other direction at the same time you are on the road.
So, Bill has been driving for a day or so and he has finally stopped white knuckling the steering wheel and the Irish have stopped passing us since we have no idea what is coming at us around the next blind bend. Now he thinks he is a true Irish driver and take the bends at 100 KM an hour which is the correct speed limit. Except when you are the passenger I thought we were going to die.
We did see some amazing countryside and the closing of the eyes and ducking was well worth the trip.
Here are just a few pictures of the lovely things experienced.
Hope everyone is well and enjoys.
Teresa
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Bill has arrived
Hello all,
Well Bill arrived to traditional Irish weather. The two of us have been busy exploring the city and surrounding areas. Of course we can't forget about checking out a couple of the local pubs either.
The weekend has been eventful as we visited the local street vender's for St Patrick's day festivals. We took the scenic route around the city and ended up in Blackpool which is at least 2 or 3 kilometers from the city center.
Tomorrow we are taking the city bus to see Blarney Castle so that should be an adventure all on its own.
Wednesday we are going to London so next week I will have lots of things to update everyone with and of course new pics for everyone to see.
Talk to everyone soon,
Teresa
Well Bill arrived to traditional Irish weather. The two of us have been busy exploring the city and surrounding areas. Of course we can't forget about checking out a couple of the local pubs either.
The weekend has been eventful as we visited the local street vender's for St Patrick's day festivals. We took the scenic route around the city and ended up in Blackpool which is at least 2 or 3 kilometers from the city center.
Tomorrow we are taking the city bus to see Blarney Castle so that should be an adventure all on its own.
Wednesday we are going to London so next week I will have lots of things to update everyone with and of course new pics for everyone to see.
Talk to everyone soon,
Teresa
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Killarney National Forest
Hi all,
Today was a great day to play tourist and see some of the island. So two of the girls I work with and I went to talk a hike in Killarney National Forest.
I was 54 miles from the city. Now that doesn't sound very far right? Since the speed limit is 60 mph. Well in Ireland it takes 1.5 to 2 hours to drive that distance. The roads are very narrow and they have lots of bends in the road. You also need to go thru every little village on the way but once you get there it is beautiful.
The park has several hiking trails with red, yellow and blue arrows that go in no direction so you just pick one and see where you end up.
We hiked for a good 2.5 to 3 hours so needless to say we are all very tired. It was a great hike and if you ever go to Ireland this is a must see and do.
Enjoy the pictures and talk to you later.
Teresa
Today was a great day to play tourist and see some of the island. So two of the girls I work with and I went to talk a hike in Killarney National Forest.
I was 54 miles from the city. Now that doesn't sound very far right? Since the speed limit is 60 mph. Well in Ireland it takes 1.5 to 2 hours to drive that distance. The roads are very narrow and they have lots of bends in the road. You also need to go thru every little village on the way but once you get there it is beautiful.
The park has several hiking trails with red, yellow and blue arrows that go in no direction so you just pick one and see where you end up.
We hiked for a good 2.5 to 3 hours so needless to say we are all very tired. It was a great hike and if you ever go to Ireland this is a must see and do.
Enjoy the pictures and talk to you later.
Teresa
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
What happens when it snows in Ireland
Hello everyone,
Well have you ever wanted to know what happens to a country that doesn't have snow removal equipment?
You get a real snow day. Not like the ones in Utah where you still have to drive on the roads before the plows have been out. Instead they close everything down and you get to go home.
So to get a free day off from work it needs to snow about 1/2 inch melt, snow another 1/4 inch melt again, then worry the roads are going to freeze. Once that happens the buses or the taxi's don't run and you are stuck at work for the night.
Since they want everyone to come to work the next day and not get killed on the way home, (since you would have to walk about an hour into the city on a major highway with no footpaths.) The center announced that it would close at 4 pm so we could get home safely.
The best part I was scheduled to work the late shift until 8 pm and I only had to work 4 hours instead.
Sorry I don't have any pictures of the snow even though it was pretty with all the green in the background.
Just remember next time it snows that you need to meet the above qualifications to take a real snow day.
Talk to everyone soon,
Teresa
Well have you ever wanted to know what happens to a country that doesn't have snow removal equipment?
You get a real snow day. Not like the ones in Utah where you still have to drive on the roads before the plows have been out. Instead they close everything down and you get to go home.
So to get a free day off from work it needs to snow about 1/2 inch melt, snow another 1/4 inch melt again, then worry the roads are going to freeze. Once that happens the buses or the taxi's don't run and you are stuck at work for the night.
Since they want everyone to come to work the next day and not get killed on the way home, (since you would have to walk about an hour into the city on a major highway with no footpaths.) The center announced that it would close at 4 pm so we could get home safely.
The best part I was scheduled to work the late shift until 8 pm and I only had to work 4 hours instead.
Sorry I don't have any pictures of the snow even though it was pretty with all the green in the background.
Just remember next time it snows that you need to meet the above qualifications to take a real snow day.
Talk to everyone soon,
Teresa
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Snow In Ireland
Hi all,
I know it has been some time since I have updated everyone but nothing really exciting has happened.
So the only report I have is that on Monday it snowed here. Well everyone thought it was wonderful they are running to the window looking out and taking pictures. It was rather funny to see how people react to snow. Of course I would only call it a dusty since it didn't stick as was only maybe a quarter of an inch.
Things are going great here and the time is really flying by and before you no it I will be back.
I'm looking forward to Bill coming over in March so he can experience things here on the island. Actually I just excited that he can carry my grocery's back from the market.
Take care everyone and I will try and do something daring and exciting so at least I have one or two good stories to tell.
Teresa
I know it has been some time since I have updated everyone but nothing really exciting has happened.
So the only report I have is that on Monday it snowed here. Well everyone thought it was wonderful they are running to the window looking out and taking pictures. It was rather funny to see how people react to snow. Of course I would only call it a dusty since it didn't stick as was only maybe a quarter of an inch.
Things are going great here and the time is really flying by and before you no it I will be back.
I'm looking forward to Bill coming over in March so he can experience things here on the island. Actually I just excited that he can carry my grocery's back from the market.
Take care everyone and I will try and do something daring and exciting so at least I have one or two good stories to tell.
Teresa
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