Week 9

July 19- July 25: Croatia/Ireland(and the USA)

Zagreb, Croatia:
I think we were both pleasantly surprised by the city. We took a few days and saw most of the sites. Great pictures are now up on facebook. I think we were both exhausted at this point. We hadn't had much sleep between the long ferry ride, an all day wait in Venice for an over night train ride to Croatia through Slovenia. Just a day later and an all night wait in the airport for our trips to the U.S. and Ireland. Lisa went back for Rachel's wedding and I headed out to Ireland.

Ireland:
My initial experience in Dublin was interesting. Long story short: three bus drivers and two and a half hours later I made it to my hostel. However, the bus drivers were extremely friendly, they just kept forgetting to tell me where my stop was located.
Dublin itself is a fun city. I wondered around for the greater part of the day. I met an Auburn grad who gave me an Ireland tour book, which has already come in handy.
I made my way down to Lisdoonvarna. I have already taken a long walk through the countryside, 5 hours long, roadsigns aren't fantastic. The staff at the hostel have now set me up with some great walking maps.
The walk was relaxing. I only saw one person for the first two hours. Everywhere you look there are rockwall fences. I have already discovered they have excellent seafood chowder. My goal is to find out which local restaurant has the best.
Being in a hostel is a change from camping. I took a shower without shower shoes, it is more like a hotel, free internet, and even TV.

I will have to get Lisa to fill you all in on the goings on in the states. She is with her family and has a week of wedding festivities. Congrats to Rachel and Kip!