I got back in the saddle last week to try something new. A few people have mentioned ‘The Greenway’ to me so I decided to have a look for myself. At 42km the Great Western Greenway, is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland which follows the route of the Westport to Achill railway … More Greenway Bicycle Adventure
October in Ireland, so unsurprising that a day at the beach requires being wrapped up warm. No bikinis here. Was particularly gloomy and gusty today but good to stretch the legs and blow the cobwebs away. I took these pictures below in Enniscrone, a seaside town a few minutes from my house. The beach is … More Waking up to sea salt
I grew up in a town called Ballina, in the north west of Ireland. Approximately 10,000 people live here and my family live a few miles outside the town itself near to the Quay Village. I looked up this history today and was reminded the town was founded in 1723 but the settlement existed long before. … More Learning the basics
Spontaneity, one of the many benefits of having free time. This can manifest itself in many ways, such as rambling around a new town without a plan, map or agenda! One such day in Prague, I happened to stumble upon the box office for the National Theatre. After a few minutes spent checking out what … More Twinkle toes on impulse
When I planned the trip to Berlin, it was originally supposed to be a weekend away with a friend, but seeing as I had no work on Monday morning, I thought I should extend so I got a train to Prague and here I am! My first taste of Eastern Europe, a very impressive start. … More Comfortable shoes a must
Wow. Sometimes I find it hard to explain why certain things or places intrigue or fascinate me, but on my last day in Berlin I came across one such place. I visited the Reichstag Building. Parliament buildings are not usually high on my list of must visits when I get to a new city but … More Impressed by smart people
Spending time in Berlin, made me realise that I no longer remember much of the history I learned in school. The Berlin Wall needs no introduction. A barrier constructed in 1961, that completely cut off (by land) West Berlin from surrounding East Germany and from East Berlin. The Eastern Bloc claimed that the wall was erected to protect its population from … More Learning outside the classroom
One of the more interesting museums I went to in Berlin was the DDR Museum. It’s very interactive and makes it very easy to imagine and appreciate what everyday life might have been like in former East Germany. http://www.dddr.museum.de Something I read there was about the construction of high rise apartment blocks in communist Germany. … More Windows of Berlin
Ryanair. When you mention the airline, it can often be met with rolling eyes and tales of overcharging. However I see cheap flights and I think where can I go? So I had a look at their website and next thing I am on a plane to Berlin. As it happens I studied German in school. … More Sprechen sie deutsch?
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