Ireland

I am writing from a hostel in Killarney, Ireland. i finally made it to Cork where i spent the night in a hostel and after walking around the city center and talking with some locals, i decided to move on to another location. It was a good starting point. i figure in a few days I'll know the ropes a bit better...

I took a bus to Killarney and the bus ride proved that every stereotype about Ireland is true: rolling hills, sheep in pastured fields, babbling brooks, and quaint houses. The people are pretty friendly and helpful too.

The scenery is stunning, absolutely beautiful. I biked around Killarney national park this afternoon and saw the lakes, the mountains (some of Ireland's highest) and I visited Ross Castle and Torc Falls. I am sure I'll sleep well tonight with all the biking I've done and the jet lag yet...

I just got back from walking around the city and will look for a local place to eat dinner tonight. I think I am headed to Galway tomorrow via bus.

Cheers,
NPL

p.s. I'll try to figure out how to post some pictures in the next week or so. For sure by the time I get to Germany...