The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
I had the opportunity to visit William Shakespeare’s hometown today…and what an amazing experience it was! To be in and around the same...
A Royal Welcome; Bolton, Lowther Castle
Greetings from England! If there’s one thing that England has a plethora of, it’s castles. Today I had the pleasure of seeing two of...
Pentre Ifan Burial Site, Wales
If you appreciate the stunning feat of ancient architecture that is Stonehenge, then you will certainly appreciate the Pentre Ifan Burial...
Castell Henllys, Wales
Before the Welsh show I had the pleasure to visit another "history-made-new" site, Castell Henllys. This Iron Age hillfort has been the...
Slemish
Today we visited the very mountain where Saint Patrick shepherded his swine whilst in captivity in Ireland. Today we climbed Slemish!...
Mid-Antrim Museum at The Braid
Here I am in the Mid-Antrim…and at another beautiful museum! The Mid-Atrium Museum at The Braid is another interesting (and free!) look...
Omagh Folk Park, Northern Ireland
As one of the last activities I did with my host family the Baxters’, I went with three of my four host sisters to the Omagh County Folk...
Florence Court, Northern Ireland
Saw another beautiful garden today, courtesy of Florence Court, an 18th Century Irish House, the former home of the Earls of Enniskillen,...
Irish Sport Fair
I’m feeling very cultured today! Irish Sporting Events are varied, with many different disciplines for whatever ticks your fancy. What...
Stormont, Parliament Buildings
Visited the Parliament Building in Belfast and got an awesome tour today! Fun fact...the ceiling paint is all original...over 80 years...
