Thanksgiving

Thank You, God, for everything.

Fromages et Chocolats

So we went to a town called Gruyères

We visited a cheese factory and yes, there were samples. 

(I thought of you, Grant)

Then, we visited a chocolate factory and yes, there were samples, and even a chocolate themed playground.  Basically a dream come true.

Then again, samples might not be the right word.  I estimated that if one were to try each kind of chocolate in the tasting room only once, that would mean consuming at least twenty pieces of chocolate.  I asked myself, can we really eat this much chocolate in one sitting?  The answer was clear:

Twice.

Scotland

We gave up and decided to be shameless tourists

Scott Monument

National Museum of Scotland

Fulfilling lifelong dreams

Glasgow Cathedral

Duke of Wellington

...and we may have slept under the escalators
at the airport...

...but hey, we made it. And it was all worth it.

We were running a little late for the bus...

The Cliffs of Insanity

... but they will always be the Cliffs of Insanity

Technically known as the Cliffs the Moher...

  

To say it was beautiful and windy would be an understatement on both accounts

But really, I don't think you understand what windy means

To put it simply, it was absolutely inconceivable

Ireland

Trinity College Library

  

Christ Church Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Birthday!

To my little-but-not-so-little-anymore brother: you're awesome, crazy, and of course, a rugged manly-man. (Just remember I can still beat you up.) Love you tons and tons and yeah, 

I might actually miss you a little. Okay maybe a lot.  Hope your day is beyond fantastic.

Dublin

Reasons why Dublin is possibly 
one of the best cities ever 

1. They realize that actually taking products out of the box to sell them is a waste of time

2. They care about dogs too

3. Three words: Sign Language Graffiti

4. The locals call this the Erection at the Intersection and admit that it's only practical use is finding your way home when you're a wee bit tipsy

5. They're honest in their advertising (probably)

6. Need I say more

7. They go all out for Halloween-even the librarians

8. Beyond epic music

9. CHOCOLATE

10. It looks like this

(Camera phone pics by me and my roomie. 

Amazingly gorgeous photos by J. Spracklen Photography)