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In the Spring of Hibernia
Mountain View B&B Hibernia is the Classical Latin (one of its three varieties) name for Ireland which means autumn. The name is said to have originated in the Greek’s description of Ireland as the ‘island of winter’ (Iouernia) and the … Continue reading
Motherland of Myths and Milesians
The Milesians represent the Irish people as the final race to settle in Ireland; according to medieval Irish Christian history. They sailed from Hispania after traveling the world for hundreds of years and struggled for domination against the Tuatha Dé … Continue reading
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Tagged B&B, bagpipes, Blarney Stone, castle, imagination, Ireland, national park, restaurant, unesco
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Auld Sod
This nickname was started by almost a quarter, roughly two million, of the Irish population who were forced to immigrate to the United States after the potato crop failure of 1845, caused by the late blight, led to the Great … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, beach, bed&breakfast, boardwalk, castle, church, gardens, Ireland, national park, ruins, signs
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Clouds, Rocks, and Signs
I didn’t recognize the park last night, Stephen F. Austin State Park, the same one we stayed at just eight nights ago on our way east. In my defense, we had set up in the dark spot amongst the RVs, … Continue reading
On the Mississippi Lane to Texas
We wake up in Pensacola and I sit down with a mural of the city and the Blue Angels above within view while I chow down on a waffle with four different syrups – strawberry, chocolate, maple, and caramel – … Continue reading
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