On to the land of Guinness, U2 and Really Old Celtic Crosses

Ok, so now for some picture updates from Ireland itself! we had an awesome time there, exploring the city of dublin & the surrounding area. First up, pictures from our trip to neighbouring Wicklow County:

The beautiful view from Glendalough, an 8th century Monastery, just outside of Dublin.

LB & I at Glendalough...gorgeous!

Next, pictures from our very fun trip to the Guinness Storehouse:

Ah Guinness.....now that was an experience at 10 am!

LB & I inside the Guinness Storehouse!

LB & I in the Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse - after we had our free pint of Guinness(the bar is super high & overlooks the entire city of Dublin)

Dublin itself...our hostel was right off of the River Liffey (pictured here)

All good things must come to an end....

Our adventures in Ireland came to an end with a very pleasant plane trip across the Irish Sea...it was a beautiful flight with a great view....so long Ireland!

Once in Egland again (right back where we started this whole crazy adventure at King's Cross Station), we had a gruelling three hour trip to pick up our left luggage, lug it behind us to Euston Station, and soemhow manage to get all 900 pounds of it onto the train to Northampton. Of course it had to be one of the hottest days of the year so far & we were wearing about 7 layers of clothing (b/c of a serious lack of room in our luggage by this point ;D)All in all it was an amazing trip....we are finally home sweet home in Northampton where the fun will really begin!

(more updates of this amazing town and country to come!)