Delta flight 160, Denver to Amsterdam, landed today (December 1, 2014) in Amsterdam with no Denver passengers on board. This is not uncommon: it also happened with DL160 on November 13. The explanation starts with a “change of gauge,” a term rooted in railroads.Track gauge is the distance between the inner faces of the two… Continue reading Changes of Gauge
Category: Ireland
My Long Journey to Ireland
I disliked history classes at my high school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The focus on studying for examinations did not fit my learning style. The teaching style often reflected the teacher’s lack of interest in teaching. To be fair, I did not then have the life experiences to sufficiently understand the nuances of how… Continue reading My Long Journey to Ireland
My Long Journey to Ireland
Posted about my long journey to Ireland.
Ireland by Numbers
Today we reluctantly leave Ireland: Dwight heads back to Minneapolis, and I continue my travels for a little longer. 18: # days in Ireland It never rained, not once. 0: # days it rained 0: # days I wore a jacket And it was warm. We walked almost every day. 150: # miles walked (approximately)… Continue reading Ireland by Numbers
Ireland by Numbers
Posted a few statistics about our trip to Ireland.
Dublin’s Tourist Hotspots
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. Today we went down the checklist of Dublin’s tourist hotspots.
Galway
Urban day: explored the city of Galway. Good Mediterranean dinner, reflecting local Spanish connections.
Towards Ballyvaughan
Walked a variety of trails as we headed to the edge of The Burren, and Ballyvaughan for the night.
Not Hawaii
We’re in Fanore, The Burren, but I keep thinking I’m in Hawaii: beautiful sunsets, tropical plants, dramatic scenery.
The Burren
We walked a loop on good, quiet trails across The Burren, returning to Fanore. The weather has been fine for a week.