Airport security...

Well I am home! Yesterday was a tumultuous day of travel. I had to go through Heathrow in London and security was intense, but I got through with no problems. Mom and Christy were on a different plane, non-stop from Shannon to NYC, and they took most of my stuff which made my travel seemless. We had a blast in Ireland, visiting most of the beautiful spots on the west coast. We saw counties sligo, mayo, clare & limerick and had an amazing time. We saw the beautiful Kylemore Abbey and all of the natural wonders of the area, plus a lot of sheep and cows!!

Anyway, after a wonderful three week journey in Europe I am home, and will be spending some time with my family up north before returning to CT! Thanks for reading about my summer journeys and I hope to have many more in the future!

Failte

Welcome to Dublin!!!

I left Paris behind this morning and flew to Dublin. My plane was late...again...but now I've checked in and wandered around a bit. I am very excited that Mom and Christy will be joining me tomorrow morning! We'll be heading for the west coast of Ireland and I'll be glad to be out of the cities! Now I'm off to find a pub for dinner!

An American in Paris

Its amazing how time flies by when you are having fun! My time in Munich was lovely. I learned so much at the conference and the workshops that I attended! I visited a monestery that, aside from being beautiful and having an amazing view of the Alps, had programs in Ecology and culture for young people that showed that amazing balance of the social and the science that I love so much. I spent some time with my former professors as they continued to be my mentors we processed what we learned together. I also met some wonderful students from the USA, the UK, and Canada! How fortunate!
It was hard to leave Munich as I was just getting used to it, but then it was an overnight train to Paris where I have been since Saturday morning. I am enjoying my relaxation time and wandering through the streets of Paris, lunching at a small cafe, and exploring the Museums. Yesterday was the Musee D'Orsay...my favorite, the impressionists and today the Louvre. Since it is the first Sunday of the month, it was free to get in, which meant it was packed!!!
My hotel is in Montmartre, about a 20 minute walk from the Sacre Coeur. It is a lovely neighborhood that is not tourist-y at all. I have one more day here before I leave for Dublin on Tuesday morning!

Well I must continue exploring!!!