Appreciating New Perspectives of Ireland from Kansas
A blog I’ve been reading for over a week now is that of 24-year old Allison Keegan from Pittsburgh, Kansas, called Appreciating New Perspectives.
Because, in between Finland and Australia, she’s been in Ireland.
It starts on on the flight; takes in a personal rediscovery about Catholic faith - so there’s plenty of churches; explains an unusual lodging arrangement; describes a “true Irish experience” - even if it is made just for tourists looking for it; maintains much warmth and appreciation for Dublin - though I’d take issue with there not being “anything about this city that modern architects or designers would consider beautiful”, and I feel obliged to point out that there is no animal blood in White Pudding (unlike Black Pudding); a very green time in Wicklow - in the mountains and on the coast; and all in all sums it up as “a good crack” (that, and I hate to be pedantic but, should actually just be “good crack” - think of it like saying “good fun”; you wouldn’t say “It was a good fun” )
There’s some nice photos in there as well as a perspective you don’t get from too many tourists.
Eolaí gan Fhéile:
Hi there!
I must say that I’m very happily surprised to have stumbled upon this site, to notice that you kept up with my blog during the time I was in Ireland. Ever since I was a little girl it was a dream of mine…actually a dream of my whole family’s…to travel to Ireland to explore our Irish roots. When I realized I had that opportunity while living in Finland, I couldn’t pass it up. It was everything and so much more than I expected. The people were amazing, friendly, welcoming, energetic, and incredibly entertaining with stories of their heritage and tradition.
I do apologize about mistaking the white pudding for also including animal blood. I actually kind of liked that one
That must be the reason! In addition I clearly worded my phrasing of the architecture of the city. What I meant to convey by that, is that so much of the city is so authentic to the point that many of the railings are chipping paint, some bricks are missing, things are discolored…but it’s incredibly beautiful. Breathtaking in a way. Many times I just had to stop and admire it, and really take it in…because of the history that accompanies all of it.
I fell in love with my heritage so much more during my trip, but I fully believe that anyone could fall in love with the Irish when they set foot on that soil.
God bless and Erin go Braugh!
Allison