well I have REPEATEDLY been informed that I need to update my blog. I will not name names, but I have heard a few choice words to get on with my blogging ways.
I actually can't believe it has been so long since I've written, but I must admit, I put a bit of blame on my grandma being away at her cottage and Catherine having just been in Bali for a week - that's half my viewership right there!!
The last two weeks have been quite the adventure for me! I have basically liquidated all my assets and am feeling a bit like a gypsy. Have gotten rid of my room in Wimbledon - very sad, but happy with my decision to appreciate and love the 3 months I was there, and start new chapter. I sold my bike so I didn't have to YET AGAIN (such a pain) take it back to Oxford on the train. It was extremely sad to part with that bike, after having put in a ton of hours training on that bike. I spent last week being a tourist in London - after getting no calls for work during the last week of school. It was good fun. I spent a lot of time in Hyde Park. I walked around Kensington Palace, and got a VIP invite to Niketown for their launch of "Make Yourself" - a new campaign to get girls to get active and feel good about it. They had a UK Olympic hopeful there talking to us about motivation, training and the Olympics. It was a neat event with lots of freebies, including champagne and margaritas!
I travelled on Thursday morning, via train from London to Holyhead, Wales to Ireland. It was really neat to go through Wales and get my first glimpse. I am really excited to travel back there with Ma and Pa in a week! The ferry was a neat experience. It took about 3 hours. There was lots to do on the ferry, so it didnt seem like it took too long. Dublin was an amazing city, and I wish I had more time to explore. I did get to do a lot though in the short time I was there.
Friday morning, I left on the free 3 day tour with an amazing tour group. We travelled all through Southern Ireland. I must say, it was stunning scenery! Pictures CANNOT show you the beauty of this country. The people are SO friendly (almost as friendly as Canadians), and the music is awesome! Random music sessions break out everywhere, in the street, in the pub, anywhere!
The group was 39 strong...a large group, but everyone was awesome! A few weirdos, but there are ALWAYS a few. I met some rad Canucks, and some wicked Cali peeps! A few Kiwis as well. We all had a blast and have already made the Facebook adds!
We got back on Sunday afternoon, and I had a few hours to run around Dublin and get some "must see" sights in...including a Guinness tour. It was really well set up...and at the end, you were at the top of the building getting a 360 degree view of the city while sipping the smoothest Guinness - amazing.
I slept in Dublin on Sunday night and left bright and early on Monday morning - NOT before stumbling upon TIM HORTONS COFFEE!! Thats right!! Dublin is FILLED with Tim Hortons coffee. It was amazing, SO amazing. Almost makes me want to hop the ferry just to grab another one!
COLD! Legend says I left half my soul here in this water, and have to come back in 20 years to get it back
Ross Castle - STUNNING
an estate at Blarney Castle
Kissing the Blarney Stone - legend says I now have the gift of gab!
COLD! Legend says I left half my soul here in this water, and have to come back in 20 years to get it back
Ross Castle - STUNNING
an estate at Blarney Castle
Kissing the Blarney Stone - legend says I now have the gift of gab!
I am now back at Catherine and Gareth's...home sweet home, if you will :) Always well taken care of and completely feel like I am at home (uh oh...now they'll never get rid of me! Suckers!)
My ma and pa arrive on Sunday morning! Woohoo! I am working all weekend, but am excited for 4pm Sunday when I am free for 2 weeks to enjoy this country with my parents!
Much love xo
