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Thursday, June 20th, 2024

Max Quan: Ireland Week 3

(The Cliffs of Moher) One of the most grand sights I had ever seen were the Cliffs of Moher. Getting off the bus, you are able to see rows upon rows of stairs ascending to both your right and left. I decided to head towards the right and as I climbed the step, I overlooked the beautiful cliffs. The blue water crashed against the sides while birds would perch in the little outcomes in the cliff. As I continued to climb the step, it only revealed more and more of the cliffs until I was finally at the highest point. […]

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Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

Max Quan: Ireland Week 2

(Ruins of the St. Kevin’s Monastic City) Ireland has a beautiful country side. Just from the bus to Glendalough to see monastic ruins, we were surrounded by fields. Fields dotted with sheep or cows, and backed by rolling hills. Even though I was completely asleep most of the bus ride, I would periodically wake up in a a complete daze, take pictures of the amazing country side, fall asleep, and repeat the process. Although it may not have seemed like it, I had been looking forward to going to Glendalough all week. I love to hike and find beauty in […]

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Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

Week 1: Who put Gaelic above the English Signs?

By Max Quan Aer Lingus Flight from Hartford to Dublin Right until I boarded the plane, I was nervous. I was heading towards a new country all alone with new people and a new culture. Would I be able to adapt? Would I be bored? Would I like my roommates? However, looking over the clouds while getting closer and closer to Ireland, I felt ready. Until the flight attendant ran out of meals. Luckily my grandma neighbor insisted I eat some kind bars for dinner. Touching down, the first thing I noticed were the signs were Gaelic. Only after a […]

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