Category Archives: Writing: Travel: Ireland

Ireland: Innis and the Lake Isle of Innisfree [Part 2]

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

After munching a few of my lunch crackers I stood up and continued my journey to Innisfree. Once past the river and bridge the path cut through a forest. The trees had thin trunks, like they were young, and the … Continue reading →

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Ireland: Innis and the Lake Isle of Innisfree [Part 1]

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

     In Ireland the busses don’t run on Sunday. It seemed obvious to both Patrick and I once we heard this piece of news, but it meant we were stuck. It was Saturday afternoon and we were stuck in the … Continue reading →

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The Pub on Top of Croagh Patrick

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

     A night of heavy drinking is horrible training for mountain climbing.      We knew we were going hiking the next day, so the problem was not sipping Guinness in the pub.  Or the three locals we met.  Or the shots of … Continue reading →

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