At home abroad: Howth - rain sun wind and rain again

October 25, 2009

Howth - rain sun wind and rain again

Weekend! And I even have some free time!
Yesterday we went to battle the elements and climbed a mountain (small hill :)) in Howth. I had not seen this view of Howth before and I was really blown away (partly by the wind every time I stepped out of the woods).
The climb is really doable for someone who thinks mountaineering is for others to suffer through and the views are a great reward.
The best reward I must admit though is a cosy pub lunch of fish ‘n’ chips after the climb and of course apple crumble for dessert.
Life can be good!

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Intro

In Ireland I was once told a story. A Spanish man travelling in Connemara asked what the Irish word for mañana would be. He was told “Oh no, we don’t have a word describing such a hurry here.”
I tried to keep this story in mind on my way from Cork into Dublin on Sunday evening.
It seemed to me like even the roads were in a hurry. Cars where changing lanes like mad and honking was the only accepted way of communication.

Ireland is a lovely country, people are friendly, the weather is mild, the countryside is gorgeous and in general not much is working in this country, but Irish people are way to relaxed to keep complaining about this too much, which is a very good skill to acquire when you move here from lets say one of the Scandinavian countries.