Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
I needed a month.
Ever heard of Steve Reich?
Ever heard of John Carpenter? (I want this on my wall NOW)
CDM
Friday, August 14, 2009
In conclusion...
Hey all,
I went into London one last time to see the British Museum, that is where they house many artifacts from around the globe.
Inside, they have such great things as...
The Rosetta Stone and...
The Parthenon! (large historical debate there, don't ask)
In conclusion, this experience for me has indeed been life changing. I am grateful for all those here in England and back in the US that have helped me have a great time here and in life. I am looking forward to seeing you all in America! Cheers!
Chris
I went into London one last time to see the British Museum, that is where they house many artifacts from around the globe.
Inside, they have such great things as...
The Rosetta Stone and...
The Parthenon! (large historical debate there, don't ask)
In conclusion, this experience for me has indeed been life changing. I am grateful for all those here in England and back in the US that have helped me have a great time here and in life. I am looking forward to seeing you all in America! Cheers!
Chris
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Emerald Isle
Hey all,
After exploring a decent amount of Dublin, we took a day trip out to the country side. We rode a train to the town of limerick and then bused up to Galway, a seaside town on the other side of the island.
We first stopped at Bunratty castle, an example of a Norman castle.
Inside was a giant hall. Today they house banquets and other events, but in the past this would of been used as the main hall for the family.
Around the castle was a replica of a 19th century Irish town, complete with an assortment of animals. As you can see, these Irish Wolfhounds, which are the largest breed of dog, are quite content with their environment.
Next, we traveled to the Cliffs of Moher, an 8 kilometer stretch of coast in which giant cliffs tower of the ocean. It was a quite stunning view of the enormity of these natural structures.
Afterwords, we stopped for a bit in the Burren, an area of Ireland covered in rock. It was a drastic change from the green surrounding it.
We stopped for lunch at a local pub. There, I got Irish stew. Very hardy indeed.
This is a landscape near Galway Bay. Ireland was very green and a pleasant place to visit. I'm glad I was able to see both the city and the country and would definitely love to return and do some more adventurous stuff! As always, cheers!
Chris
After exploring a decent amount of Dublin, we took a day trip out to the country side. We rode a train to the town of limerick and then bused up to Galway, a seaside town on the other side of the island.
We first stopped at Bunratty castle, an example of a Norman castle.
Inside was a giant hall. Today they house banquets and other events, but in the past this would of been used as the main hall for the family.
Around the castle was a replica of a 19th century Irish town, complete with an assortment of animals. As you can see, these Irish Wolfhounds, which are the largest breed of dog, are quite content with their environment.
Next, we traveled to the Cliffs of Moher, an 8 kilometer stretch of coast in which giant cliffs tower of the ocean. It was a quite stunning view of the enormity of these natural structures.
Afterwords, we stopped for a bit in the Burren, an area of Ireland covered in rock. It was a drastic change from the green surrounding it.
We stopped for lunch at a local pub. There, I got Irish stew. Very hardy indeed.
This is a landscape near Galway Bay. Ireland was very green and a pleasant place to visit. I'm glad I was able to see both the city and the country and would definitely love to return and do some more adventurous stuff! As always, cheers!
Chris
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Emerald City
Hey all!
I know it's been a while, but I have a HUGE update from my weekend in Ireland. I did not take my computer so I've been missing on the internet for a bit. Don't worry. I'm back!
So Dublin, like Ireland in general is by no means a very large city, but it is still packed with many things. This spire is a recent addition, and it marks the center of the city.
Trinity College is the largest in the city. Some notable alumni include Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, and Jonathon Swift (more on him later!)
Down the road is Dublin Castle. Destroyed mostly by fire in the 18th century, this is the only remnants of the original castle wall and tower.
Dublin is home to also two notable Cathedrals. The first is Christ Church Cathedral that dates back to the viking age! Though the building is not that old, the site has been used for a millennium.
Inside, there are many ornamentations, but the most exciting part was the crypt.
A few blocks away is St. Patrick's Cathedral, named after the patron saint of Ireland. Though not as old, it's substantially bigger than Christ Church.
Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, was dean here for thirty years. Inside, I found his grave!
Last, but not least, I went to the Guinness storehouse. It was a very high tech museum that told the Guinness story and how they process the beer. Very cool!
The best part was the free pint they gave to the visitors.
Well, that is just HALF of my journey. In a day or so, I'll post more pictures from the Irish countryside and what I experienced there. Cheers!
Chris
I know it's been a while, but I have a HUGE update from my weekend in Ireland. I did not take my computer so I've been missing on the internet for a bit. Don't worry. I'm back!
So Dublin, like Ireland in general is by no means a very large city, but it is still packed with many things. This spire is a recent addition, and it marks the center of the city.
Trinity College is the largest in the city. Some notable alumni include Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, and Jonathon Swift (more on him later!)
Down the road is Dublin Castle. Destroyed mostly by fire in the 18th century, this is the only remnants of the original castle wall and tower.
Dublin is home to also two notable Cathedrals. The first is Christ Church Cathedral that dates back to the viking age! Though the building is not that old, the site has been used for a millennium.
Inside, there are many ornamentations, but the most exciting part was the crypt.
A few blocks away is St. Patrick's Cathedral, named after the patron saint of Ireland. Though not as old, it's substantially bigger than Christ Church.
Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, was dean here for thirty years. Inside, I found his grave!
Last, but not least, I went to the Guinness storehouse. It was a very high tech museum that told the Guinness story and how they process the beer. Very cool!
The best part was the free pint they gave to the visitors.
Well, that is just HALF of my journey. In a day or so, I'll post more pictures from the Irish countryside and what I experienced there. Cheers!
Chris
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Warwick Castle Sells Out.
Hey all,
Today was a simple day to Warwick Castle. It is pretty family friendly, so not really historical as much as being a place of entertainment. Eh...
Granted the structure was great and they did have pretty neat exhibits on castle life. I just shot a few pictures that I hope you all will enjoy.
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I'm off to Ireland this weekend. I wont be able to update until Monday as I wont have my computer. I hope all are well. Cheers!
Chris
Today was a simple day to Warwick Castle. It is pretty family friendly, so not really historical as much as being a place of entertainment. Eh...
Granted the structure was great and they did have pretty neat exhibits on castle life. I just shot a few pictures that I hope you all will enjoy.
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I'm off to Ireland this weekend. I wont be able to update until Monday as I wont have my computer. I hope all are well. Cheers!
Chris
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