So long, Éire...

[beloitpiper]

So I head back to Wisconsin this Sunday. It's been a long and interesting semester, one that I will never forget (as if I remembered any of it!), and I sure will miss this place....


...but not after partying like an Irishman for the rest of the week! int:

Seriously, it was great to meet some of you guys while I was over here. I got to go to Scotland three times and I traveled all over the Irish island. I made good friends, learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. Sure, I got homesick, and there were a few things back home I wish I was there for, but this was an experience I wouldn't trade for THE WORLD. To put in terms you guys might understand, this semester in Galway was the equivalent of an endless shopping spree at the Scottish Tartans Museum. Yeah, it was that awesome. So back to the good 'ol US of A. I hope the Chicago rabble is ready for a kilt night!

Here, I got you this pint to celebrate:



Slán go fóill, mo Éire.

[Clockwork John]

I sincerely hope you enjoyed your stay. I'm quite jealous. I was only over there for four days, and didn't get very far outside of Dublin, but it was a trip I'll never forget. It has changed me. I feel I am a better person, a more complete person, as a result of my time in England, Ireland, and Scotland.

I hope you never forget your travels, and I hope you maintain those friendships, and I hope you learned something (you did go to study, right?)

Travel safe.

[pdcorlis]

Home???? Already???? No!!!!!!!!! It seems like only yesterday we were all seeing you off on this grand adventure and now its time to welcome you home? Let me just say - I'm so sorry and also say "Thank You" for all the wonderful posts from the emerald isles!

[Streetcar]

You are truly a lucky man!

I've thoroughly enjoyed your posts and pictures this semester. Thanks for "taking us along" with you.

Travel safe, and may this not be your last adventure!

[Galician]

Safe travels and it's great that you've gotten so many wonderful memories for your life! You've certainly gotten a great gift in being able to share with others so far from your home and see a different slice of life.

[Coinneach]

It sounds like every day was an adventure. That's how the time of your life should be. Thanks for all your stories and photos of your trip. There are a lot of jealous people over here who are glad you went and happy you're coming home.

Safe journey.

[Arlen]

I'm glad you had such a wonderful time, Greg.
It really does seem like it was a great experience for you. Congratulations on making it the whole way through.
Your Sgian Don't and Shillelagh are on the way to Wisconsin as we speak.


I think we'll all be expecting pictures of your new kilts when you get home.

[McClef]

You will be missing the Guinness already!

Sorry you didn't make it to Wales but glad you had a great time in Galway!

[cessna152towser]

It was really great to meet you when you had your weekend in Dumfries, Gregg.
Haste ye back!

[Mael Coluim]

You are a lucky fellow to have had the ex[erience. At your young age you have gained memories to last for a long time. May you have many more such adventures.