Ireland

This weekend, a colleague and I found out we had something in common-we had both visited Ireland recently and had fallen in love with the country. The weather in South Dakota now kind of reminded us of being in Ireland, minus the Irish accents, loud, obnoxious drunks at 5 p.m. and thousands of sheep.

Not only was the scenery and beer delicious, but the people were amazingly friendly (although there was no Gerard Butler "P.S. I Love You moments). Just like in Germany, I wasn't expecting the people to be so helpful and outgoing. If someone were wondering whether or not a visit to Ireland is worth it, I'd say in a heartbeat. There is so much to see and do all over the country, you can't not have a great time.

The Guinness museum was really educational and really well organized. They inspired the whole set up after the industrial style of Chicago. Not only that, but for 10 or 11 euros, students get in to the museum, get a free mini taste of the beer after going through the whole process of making it and then at the end, get to pour your own pint AND get certified. Zing.

One of the many bus stops on the tour.

The bridge was actually less terrifying than it looked; however, it didn't help that it started raining right as we went across. Slippery, windy & cold while crossing a rope bridge...not a good idea.

Stunning clear water I would have never expected to find in Ireland.