2014.06.06
Last class... I can't believe it's been three weeks already! It's crazy how fast time flies by! I really enjoyed this class, and thank you Dr. Coe for all these unforgettable experiences! :) I will miss you!
And it was nice meeting you all, classmates!
Tomorrow, off to London!
And it was nice meeting you all, classmates!
Tomorrow, off to London!
2014.06.05
The Great Blasket Island... Unbelievable!
2014.06.04
To the Blasket Center off we go.
We took the Slea Head Drive, which was just beautiful!
The group lunch at the cafe was so good. I got fish and chips just like how Dr. Coe strongly recommended, and I am more than glad that she did :)
Then, we went to Dunquin Artist's studio, Maria Simonds-Gooding, and we had discussions and looked at her artworks. They were great.
On our way back home, we stopped by Gallarus Oratory.
We took the Slea Head Drive, which was just beautiful!
The group lunch at the cafe was so good. I got fish and chips just like how Dr. Coe strongly recommended, and I am more than glad that she did :)
Then, we went to Dunquin Artist's studio, Maria Simonds-Gooding, and we had discussions and looked at her artworks. They were great.
On our way back home, we stopped by Gallarus Oratory.
2014.06.03
The Bibeanna and get-together at Brenda's house in Ventry! Oh, I sang Korean national anthem..haha! Had to start over after the first try because it was too high...
Very eye-opening experiences!
Very eye-opening experiences!
2014.06.02
Many transfers and long bus rides, and we finally made it to Dingle! It kind of looks like small version of San Francisco~
Fresh fish~ and fun town! I love it here! *MORE PICTURES TO COME LATER WHEN GOOD WIFI IS PRESENT*
Fresh fish~ and fun town! I love it here! *MORE PICTURES TO COME LATER WHEN GOOD WIFI IS PRESENT*
2014.06.01
A 2-hour bus ride to the Cliffs of Moher! BEAUTIFUL...Speechless... The view was just gorgeous. *MORE PICTURES TO COME LATER WHEN HAVE GOOD WIFI*
2014.05.31
We arrived in Galway! Such a cute and fun city!
The bus ride was really long (6 hours)...but I got to sleep~
The bus ride was really long (6 hours)...but I got to sleep~
2014.05.30
Our last day in Derry!
Today was a free and relaxing day.
Kevie and I went to Guildhall. Then, we went shopping! Primark, which is the same as Pennys from Dublin - bought some cute clothes (yay!)
Then, off to the Derry Peace Bridge over River Foyle and walked on it to go to the other side. Beautiful architecture!
We ended today with a beautiful and unbelievably amazing play called, 'Unspoken Love,' which is about mixed marriage between Protestants and Catholics. I cried... I think everyone in our class cried. It touched my heart.
Today was a free and relaxing day.
Kevie and I went to Guildhall. Then, we went shopping! Primark, which is the same as Pennys from Dublin - bought some cute clothes (yay!)
Then, off to the Derry Peace Bridge over River Foyle and walked on it to go to the other side. Beautiful architecture!
We ended today with a beautiful and unbelievably amazing play called, 'Unspoken Love,' which is about mixed marriage between Protestants and Catholics. I cried... I think everyone in our class cried. It touched my heart.
2014.05.29
Intense day full of information and mixed feelings...
City Walls, Bogside History Tour with murals, and the Museum of Free Derry
Our tour guides were all affected by the Bloody Sunday...
Going to places where events happened (we could see bullet holes, etc) came deep to my heart...
City Walls, Bogside History Tour with murals, and the Museum of Free Derry
Our tour guides were all affected by the Bloody Sunday...
Going to places where events happened (we could see bullet holes, etc) came deep to my heart...
2014.05.28
Black Cab Tour from Belfast to Derry! Just amazing!
On top of murals and Peace Walls, beautiful Coast and Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle... Mesmerizing!
On top of murals and Peace Walls, beautiful Coast and Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle... Mesmerizing!
2014.05.27
Ulster Museum in the morning
Europa Hotel - fancy tea with finger-foods!
What a lovely day~ :)
Europa Hotel - fancy tea with finger-foods!
What a lovely day~ :)
2014.05.26
Queen's University
Then off to City Hall, Victoria Square (fancy mall - kind of like Macy's), Tropical Ravine in Botanic Garden
Pretty relaxing day!
Then off to City Hall, Victoria Square (fancy mall - kind of like Macy's), Tropical Ravine in Botanic Garden
Pretty relaxing day!
2014.05.25
Bus ride to Belfast from Dublin. Pound, not euro (more expensive...)
Then guesthouse - best room with the best view and Kevie and I get to sleep on the same bad~
Bishop food place
Botanic Gardens
Too tired today... I don't know why...
I can tell the difference already between Dublin and Belfast - the atmosphere is different, roads seem different, etc.
Then guesthouse - best room with the best view and Kevie and I get to sleep on the same bad~
Bishop food place
Botanic Gardens
Too tired today... I don't know why...
I can tell the difference already between Dublin and Belfast - the atmosphere is different, roads seem different, etc.
2014.05.24
Last day in Dublin...!
Kilmainham Gaol was such a powerful place... + Museum of Modern Art Ireland + Free time!
During the free time: Kevie and I went to War Memorial Gardens and Phoenix Park
And...!
The famous Pennys! It's like Forever 21 in the States, but cheaper and cuter (I think). Two dresses were bought and matching sunglasses with Kevie.
I went to gift shop also to get something for my brother and family in general.
Oh, and we kind of went to the One Direction Concert for free... without the visual... and less sound haha. We went to the park and listened to it for awhile, which was very fun and interesting. It was very crazy in that roads were blocked, lots of busses were parked on the street, store were packed with girls and their parents...I could really feel One Direction's fame.
Some random thing: Dublin buses have free Wi-Fi on the bus! Very neat and nice.
Kilmainham Gaol was such a powerful place... + Museum of Modern Art Ireland + Free time!
During the free time: Kevie and I went to War Memorial Gardens and Phoenix Park
And...!
The famous Pennys! It's like Forever 21 in the States, but cheaper and cuter (I think). Two dresses were bought and matching sunglasses with Kevie.
I went to gift shop also to get something for my brother and family in general.
Oh, and we kind of went to the One Direction Concert for free... without the visual... and less sound haha. We went to the park and listened to it for awhile, which was very fun and interesting. It was very crazy in that roads were blocked, lots of busses were parked on the street, store were packed with girls and their parents...I could really feel One Direction's fame.
Some random thing: Dublin buses have free Wi-Fi on the bus! Very neat and nice.
2014.05.23
Parliament (Leinster House) + National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks + Lunch :) + Dublin Gallery The Hugh Lane
Some stores we have in the States: TGIFriday, KFC, Papa Johns, Burger Kings, Subway...
Taxi
Ice cream!!
Some stores we have in the States: TGIFriday, KFC, Papa Johns, Burger Kings, Subway...
Taxi
Ice cream!!
2014.05.22
EU Commission + Thai good price lunch + Chester Beatty Library again + The Ark Fulbright showcase!
And our daily snack and Irish breakfast tea! I think I am addicted... milk and tea... becoming an Irish slowly?
And our daily snack and Irish breakfast tea! I think I am addicted... milk and tea... becoming an Irish slowly?
2014.05.21
Dublin Castle Tour! And castle garden which is beautiful!
The Silk Road Cafe: So yummmm with good and lots of food - white chocolate cake was pure awesome~
Chester Beatty Library tour that started late but was interesting
Taxi to US Ambassador's Residence in Phoenix Park: The best day or what? I was there wow!
The Silk Road Cafe: So yummmm with good and lots of food - white chocolate cake was pure awesome~
Chester Beatty Library tour that started late but was interesting
Taxi to US Ambassador's Residence in Phoenix Park: The best day or what? I was there wow!
2014.05.20
Trinity College Dublin and the Chapel + National Museum of History and Animals and Archaeology
National Library of Ireland
Breakfast at the Maldron Hotel and the "lift"
Merrion Square Park
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde at Gate Theater
National Library of Ireland
Breakfast at the Maldron Hotel and the "lift"
Merrion Square Park
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde at Gate Theater
2014.05.19
First day of the course!
Saint Stephen's Green Park and the mall + Bewley's Cafe for yummy lunch + Dublin City Hop-on and Hop-off Tour
First thing in the morning was Irish Fulbright Commission.
TJ Maxx hmm...?
AND Kristie came and visited us! :) Who thought that we would all meet together here? Same pose three years ago and now! I love her and I am so glad she came and visited us.
Saint Stephen's Green Park and the mall + Bewley's Cafe for yummy lunch + Dublin City Hop-on and Hop-off Tour
First thing in the morning was Irish Fulbright Commission.
TJ Maxx hmm...?
AND Kristie came and visited us! :) Who thought that we would all meet together here? Same pose three years ago and now! I love her and I am so glad she came and visited us.
2014.05.18
In Dublin!
Double Decker, so green, Chipotle?
To let... let what? Oh, for lease you mean? :)
Double Decker, so green, Chipotle?
To let... let what? Oh, for lease you mean? :)
Beginning 2014.05.17-18
Denver to Canada to London to Dublin