Wet, Wet, Wet! (3)

I don't think anybody needed to tell us it has been a wet year, but I guess these people had to justify their salaries!
http://www.met.ie/climate/monthlyBulletins/Summer2008rainfall.pdf
Will it be enough to drive us away??

Munster v All Blacks 18/11/08

I've just been sent this article to read by a mate back in New Zealand.

http://www.thecupiscominghome.com/document.php?c_id=5&doc_id=14244

Recommended reading!

Paddy's Well

This country is fascinating, every now and then when traversing the highways and byways (and slip roads) you stumble across the most unusual and unexpected sights. This morning was no exception....

Paddy's Well.

I didn't know what to do!

Should I bless myself with it?

Should I go down on bended knee?

Should I take my clothes off and go bathing?

Should I "take the waters"?

Should I anoint myself?

Should I add it to my "Bushmills"?

Any suggestions?

In Bruges...

Ryanair was offering €1 fares (incl taxes) recently so we decided it was cheaper to fly to Belgium for a couple of days, than to stay at home! We arrived in time for the Christmas market so gluhwein was required to keep the chill at bay!



Colin Farrell describes Bruges as "a shithole" in the movie, but others describe it as "the Venice of the North". Whatever description you you agree with, it is a very nice place to visit for a few days.

it is famous for it's chocolate (as is all of Belgium) and there are MANY artesan chocolate shops to visit...

...and we finally discovered how they get their fillings inside their chocolates.

The other compulsory tasting was beer, of course, and in this bar they have over 400 beers on offer. Needless to say we ran out of time to try them all!

Bruges is also well-known for it's annual ice sculpture display prior to Christmas and unfortunately an image is hard to capture, but be reassured that they were quite special. It is housed in a temporary marquee about 30m x 50m and kept at -5C. Gluhwein was needed again!