London Tourist Shenanigans

Let's be honest.. I was a total London tourist. With so many touristy attractions to see and do, you bet I did my best to tackle all of them. The London Eye -- check. Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard -- check. The Princess Diana Memorial Walk -- check. Festival Pier -- check. Harrods -- check check! It was all so London and so amazing. Anyone who makes their way to London in the near future here's my advice: admit it to yourself and everyone--you are a tourist, so be a tourist and do touristy things!

Until later mates, 

Jor

The Cliffs of Moher

During my trip to Ireland, we made it a point to take a tour to the west coast to Galway city and the Cliffs of Moher. Reaching over 700 ft above the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs of Moher stand as a wondrous and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. At it's base are said to be rocks and river canals that are more than 300 million years old and its caves and rocky ridges are home to over 30,000 birds.

Basically the Cliffs were the most beautiful natural sight I have ever seen in my entire life. If you ever find yourself in Ireland, go to them. They are truly unbelievable.

Let the pictures speak for themselves.

Until later mates,


Jor

Shamrocks and Guinness

So a couple weeks ago I went to Ireland… a little late of a topic I know but it's been crazy over here!

Basically Ireland is the land of heavy accents, the kindest people and all the Guinness in all the world (and other alcohol too). We stayed for the majority of our trip in Dublin which insanely beautiful and historic. It is very similar to London except just a mini version. Pubs on every corner, old buildings built in the 1700s and lots of tourists wanting to drink.

We traveled on an overnight train and ferry from Wales and of course there were rowdy Irish folk up all night hootin and hollerin. After arriving the first day at 6 am, we decided to explore a bit of the city including the Dublin castle, a beautiful old church and Trinity College. Then it was time to drink. One beer with an Irish baked potato for lunch, check.

Our first stop was the world famous Temple Bar--the original, not a copy. It was huge with so many different rooms and packed by 4 pm with the Irish ready to party. The live band was incredible and you better believe my trip was made after jamming out to "Galway Girl!"

We also hit up a pub called Queys (pronounced "keys") and danced the night away. Saturday was all about Galway and the Cliffs of Moher which were both so incredible they deserve their own post which i'll be posting asap. After experiencing the most incredible natural phenomenon i've ever seen, we headed back to Dublin for more drinks, more Guinness and more dancing. The live music that is everywhere in Dublin is invigorating and infectious.

Dublin was a truly special trip and going with some of the best friends i've made in London made it even more memorable.

Stayed tuned for that post on Galway and the Cliffs of Moher faster than you can say leprechaun (which I definitely did not see).

Until later mates,

Jor