Me standing on the Cliffs of Moher
Ireland. A place I will never forget. I had the opportunity to travel to Ireland over the summer and work for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Although work really was great, and I enjoyed the people in the office with me, the aspect I wish to focus on is the Irish culture itself. The first week that we were in Ireland, the group I was with traveled throughout the Republic of Ireland as well as Northern Ireland (a United Kingdom country). The landscape was absolutely breathtaking. You could drive for no more than two hours and see everything from flat farmland, to rolling hills, to towering mountains. We saw it "all" too. From the Blarney Stone, to the cliffs of Moher, to the Fields of Athenry and the Giants Causeway - there was no stone left unturned.Not only was the scenery gorgeous, but the Irish people were equally as great. No matter what town one visited, the people were all equally as welcoming. It was great just entering a pub in a rustic, out of the way village, and admiring the song and dance of the Irish culture. The music played in these pubs really comes from a time years ago. You will not hear any jukebox music or modern day hip hop (for me - thankfully). They do have clubs for this type of party goer; I enjoyed old tunes from The Dubliners, The Pogues, and other legendary Irish folk artists.
Me kissing the Blarney Stone
The one thing that I tell everyone when I speak of my time in Ireland is to tell him or her to go. Whether it is a study abroad, work experience, or good old family vacation, Ireland is an unforgettable experience that all would appreciate and love.
