Hi all, the bloggers will write and post their blog on the Aran Islands tomorrow morning due to a full day and a late dinner! Here are some photos from the day.
After wrapping up dinner at The Norseman, in what felt like the longest day we might have ever felt, we ended the night with our first "bandana ceremony." The bandana is awarded to the student who most embodies the expedition spirit. The expedition spirit includes expanding comfort zones, being conscientious of local customs, and, in our case, fighting through jet lag. Last night, Cat Atchison won our first bandana for her spirit, enthusiasm (she was packed and ready five days before departure), and "expedition attitude!" After the ceremony, we got some much-needed rest (I got 9 hours for the first time in months), then headed down to get a mini Irish breakfast–one bacon, one egg, one sausage, one hash brown, toast, and baked beans–to get ready for our day! Our first activity was a scavenger hunt in the Docklands area of Dublin! This was particularly interesting to me (James) as I am researching the impact of globalization in the "Silicon Docks." My res...
*Due to the water related activities, we do not have any photos. We will load up the next post with tons! To start Day 5, the group was told to be at breakfast at 7:45, but with a few stragglers left sleeping in, (mostly) everyone was punctual for another impeccable breakfast, with orders including a traditional Irish breakfast, pancakes, a vegetarian option, as well as grab-and-go cereal, fruits, yogurts, and assorted beverages. After waking up some more and getting some fuel for the day, we were off to the Killary Fjord, the only thing in the way was an hour long bus ride through County Galway where we were all pleasantly were joined with music, played by me (Cat), and singing from most bus riders. The scenery was straight out of a movie and with the fog over the mountains with the water beneath, it made for a breathtaking view from any seat on the bus, even the very front where Jaiden found his place and his microphone to avoid car sickness and find his new passion for tour guide vo...
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