Wow! Four weeks flew by like nothing, and my time spent in Ireland went by like a flash. I visited so many jaw-dropping locations, hiked adventurous routes, and met so many wonderful people. As I reflect, I am saddened at the prospect of this experience ending, but nonetheless, I am grateful for all of the…

Today was a day full of adventure and water sports! We started right off the bat with a trip to Downings to go kayaking, which was the highlight of the day. After getting into wetsuits and a brief overview regarding the business with the owner, we went right into it. I love kayaking, so my…

Another day of fascinating conversations and hikes! Tuesday morning started with a visit to the Tyrconnell Tribune, which is a local newspaper. Meeting with the chief editor gave us a firsthand look at the weekly challenges of producing a newspaper. What was most striking was the paper’s deep connection to the community. He shared a…

This weekend was full of hiking and exploring! Saturday morning started out with a 5K run through Downings, to celebrate the victory of a Gaelic Football team. And oh man, I loved it! For my first 5K ever, my pace was pretty decent and I really loved getting to see the entirety of the town…

Another day, another adventure! We started with a visit to the Mulroy Meadows Farm, where we learned the ins and outs of their business. The farm itself was beautiful and the landscape was intriguing! What I learnt was that they are fully organic, which is interesting as the farm’s mission is to stay chemical free…

New day, new start, new town(s)! Thursday morning started with a venture to the Dark Hedges, a location where they filmed the Game of Thrones. While I have not watched the show, the trail was incredible to walk through, with the arched trees being the highlight of the trip. I really enjoyed the fresh air…

The last couple of days were busy busy busy! We got picked up from the Dublin Airport Tuesday morning (bright and early, may I add) by Eamon and Conner. While we were waiting, we got the opportunity to talk to some people, and one thing I immediately noticed was that everyone is eager to converse….

I am officially en-route for Ireland! As I sit in the Philadelphia airport, scrolling through photos, I am reflecting upon the good times I had this past weekend! My Saturday started off with a Target run, with Maddy and Sol. We opted to take the bus there, as we knew we would have to learn…

Last day of classes! Today started with a (surprise) visit to the Oaklander Hotel! We met with Theresa Murdoch, who is the Director of Human Resources at the establishment. Our conversation revolved around how the Oaklander keeps up with busy seasons at Pitt, such as move-in week and athletic events, and how the industry of…