Welcome to the Emerald Isle. The trip has begun! Our first stop is Ireland.
Ireland is a country with lots of history. We are going to Dublin, Galway and Dingle.
Dublin
Dublin is a modern city with lots of neat architecture. We visited Trinity College, the Dublin Castle and Christ Church. Trinity College is a very old looking college. It is home to the famous Book of Kells, which is almost 12 hundred years old, made with poisonous ink. What I thought was funny was that Queen Victoria signed the Book of Kells. No one knows why. Maybe she thought it was customary or something, I don’t know. The glass surrounding it is now bullet proof, shatter proof and tightly sealed. The students at Trinity College call it “queen proof.” We didn’t get to spend much time at the Dublin Castle but it looked very cool. In second grade, I did a project with a friend of mine about the Dublin castle so it was cool to see it in person. The big stone walls towered above me. No wonder this place draws tourists near and far. To the Christ Church we took the Hop On Hop Off Tour Bus. I highly recommend it. Being at the Christ Church, I thought it would probably be helpful to not be there at the most crowded times, but otherwise it was great. Very medieval looking. Go and see Dublin!
Galway
I loved this city, so cute and fun. Just so you know though, your parents will say “quaint” 30 times ( I counted). Also you absolutely need to go to the Quay Street Kitchen! It had delicious food and a cozy vibe. We also found TAYTOS which are Irish potato chips. Go to a pub in Galway. Also between Galway and Dingle we saw the Cliffs of Moher. It was extremely windy but yet beautiful.
Dingle
Dingle is a beautiful little city that my family loved. They also have good pubs in Dingle too. Just off the coast of the city is the island that they filmed The Last Jedi on. They also have beautiful hidden beaches squished into the rocky cliffs. This city is also home to Europe’s friendliest dolphin named Fungie. [fun-gee] He would come into a little cove at night and we would watch him swim around. It was amazing.
Gallery of Ireland
rocky cliffs 
Cliffs of Moher 
On the way to Dingle 
A statue of Fungi 
Lots of beer on a cart 
A cheese shop 
A pony I fell in love with that I named Cappuccino 
Christ Church 
Me playing the Guinness harp 
At the Guinness Factory
NEXT STOP: AFRICA
Ireland was so beautiful and I’m so excited for our next stop to Africa.
Great picture of cappuccino the horse!
maimaipapaya – I love your blog – hearing about your experience and perspective for all you’re seeing and doing and especially the pictures!! Ireland looks amazing…looking forward to hearing all about Africa.
Thanks!
Great post! I’m particularly intrigued by TAYTOS. Thanks for the update and happy travels to Africa!
https://youtu.be/X_nazEA32Rg?t=15
The photos are great! Keep them coming please. Africa is a big place. Where are you going?
I would love to do a Cheese tasting at that shop!
Hi Maya. Me and my mom just read your blog its really good I hope you are having fun touring the world.
Love your friend, Kyra
Thank you! I hope you’re having a good time at school. Miss you a lot!
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