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Land of Saints and Scholars
Christianity quickly spread throughout Ireland after arriving around 400 AD. The convents and monasteries that followed became educational institutions that led to the island’s Golden Age while the falling of the Roman Empire plunged most of the rest of Europe … Continue reading
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
Posted in Animals, Art, Fiber Arts, Food, Hiking, History, Military, Music, People, Places, Plants, Travel, Water
Tagged architecture, beach, bed&breakfast, boardwalk, castle, church, gardens, Ireland, national park, ruins, signs
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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
Watch for Water
We wake up in Deming, New Mexico and after a shower, putting the tent away properly (after last night’s hurry), and getting some free coffee and an apple cinnamon waffle are ready to face the 30°F day. Our first stop … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Art, Books, Government, Hiking, History, Military, People, Plants, Travel, Water
Tagged Atlas Obscura, bosque, El Paso, junior ranger, Las Cruces, mountains, national parks, signs, state park, veterans
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Getting Pink with Ice Cubes
Or how to get a sunburn before lunch… We slept for 10.5 hours, something I would claim hasn’t been done since I was a teen, but as my husband and dad will attest, I still have no problem doing; unless … Continue reading
