City of Angels

We left SF last night and drove through the night to Hollywood. We narrowly missed an accident in San Jose, then took 152 to the 5. Traffic was decently light for most of the drive though people were taking up the left lanes for no reason. Why do people do that? Maybe I'll never know.

Los Angeles is a little different than Ireland. The major highways in Ireland seem like tiny streets here by comparison. The people in Ireland also drive in a much more... interpretive way. The streets weren't designed with cars in mind and so people have to drive half in your lane or park half on the sidewalk. You do that in LA, you'd die.

We're working a gig at a mansion, getting painted up as entertainment for the guests of a Halloween party tonight but first, we're off to silverlake to pick up the engagement ring I owe a certain fiancée. We'll be sure to post pictures as soon as we can.

Sunday, I fly home on jet blue for the first time, I will let you know how it goes, then on Tuesday, I fly to Costa Rica for work, another adventure for sure.

United airlines - best airline ever.

When we landed on chicago, we had a big carry on full of liquid, and we had to go to another terminal and so had to go back through security . But, you can't bring liquid through security.. Are lingua told us that there was no way we would be able to bring the stuff we purchased at the airport in Dublin through to United air. So we hurried to try and check it if possible, figuring we might have to buy a suitcase, and pay to check it. If they even had suitcases available, and would let us check it. Well, not only did they let us check it, they gave us a box. And padding, and taped it up with fragile stickers. On top of that, they didn't even charge us. On the way to the gate we bought a pretzel that was only supposed to come work one topping, but they lady gave us the other one too , yay! Then at the gate the lady changed our seats so Morgan could have more leg room, and then pour us together, and then didn't charge us 90 bucks for the upgrade! Inside the plane, there was a backup in the line and we were stuck waiting by the flight attendents kitchen, we smiled, at them and the guy said here you go, and handed me a bonus cup of juice! I got to watch Captain America, and the Green l Lantern, which I wanted to see, but not enough to pay for,and our fragile box was waiting for us when we came out. Now we are riding the bart home instead of paying the hundred dollar can fare. And now, we are home safe and sound! remain

The adventure continues

We got through security support fast and easy.. didn't even have to take our shoes off, but then! Customs! I got through okay, but they room Morgan into the room with the mirrored doors.   "To pay a duty tax" hope its not a booty tax! Haha. But, actually, I do hope we make our flight. The last lady out here had  been waiting for her man for 25 min! min

..well it all worked out okay .. Morgan came out and then we went through another round of security. And now we are finally waiting for our flight. Watching a baby lick the window in front of us. Phew! See you soon!

End of the road

Here we are camped out in our last hotel, right next to the airport. I can't believe its almost over ! :c  we are having a quick bottle of humid foreign extra, just before we go down to dinner. Did you know.. in one week exactly, fiance hours toCosta Rica?? Is for work, but he can't do that until after we go down to LA for a job together. (And my engagement ring) maybe I can get him to blog about it. I work I could go along too! Looking forward to seeing all my friends and family down south, and up north! Wish us a safe uncramped flight back!
Passepartout out!

Clontarf

Hello, hello! Yesterday we drove all the way back into Dublin, to a little place called clontarf.
We tried to stop in a couple malls on the way to do some shopping, but they were not open till 1 or 2  because it was Sunday! I guess everyone was in church? Eventually we made made our way to castle clontarf, where we stayed the night. It was different from the last castle.. much more trendy, and fancy. But not so original. The first was may have been a but crumbly but it had real charm. This one is just another hotel.. with castle designs. It's still cool, but the other one is definitely my favorite. Though this one is the biggest bed we have come across and maybe the most comfortable. I have to day, I suspected this country would not be Morgan sized but DANG. Corridors, doors, chairs, beds, showers.. lotta laughing ans making due . This was the days place he could stretch out. Today we plan to see the historical hill of Tara. A site associated with king ship rituals. There is a stone of destiny. If a wouldbe king fulfilled all of his challenges, and was a true king, when torched by him, the stone world let out 3 ringing roars that could be heard all throughout Ireland.

And then possibly  to the Jameson factory.

It strange to think that this is our last real day here. Tomorrow we leave for Chicago. How will I ever adjust to driving on the other side of the again? Where will I find jeffer cakes? At least I get to keep the fiance  I found here.

Belfast

At first we thought Belfast was kinda burning. Not a lot of shops.. we got a nap in. Then we went out for Thai food (sticky rise desdert!) and found a club of young people dancing and drinking..we kept looking cause the club scene is not really my thing. Pop music.. meh. We found a little club called "the royal"

it looked closed from the outside,but once we pushed through the doors, disco lights and lounge music blaring, or was a while different place. We ordered drinks at the bar,but the bartender understood me a lot better than Morgan,for whatever reason.then people started to say things like..been here before? And grin. turns out it waa a super local bar and evetyone knew everyone. They were all impressed with Morgan's height and we manage lots of friends. We say down at a table and just kept making friend.they wanted to give us the thumbs up,know where we were from,tell us they had been to Vegas, and hills peter hams meaningfully. All of them.. haha. Them the music changed to karaoke. Again, ALL country and oldies. Amazing. Then this guy who looked like a mob don waved us over and garbled at us.he was taking our hands and thumb-upping us so we kept smiling. And nodding. Colin bought us a don't of whiskey each, and was Berri friendly. Edmond was very drunk but very friendly, and Alex "hurricane" Higgins, the people champ of pool was all over the walls. On our way out,we couldn't leave because the owner insisted on buying us more whisky. What the heck, why not? He apparently loves Vegas, bud light line in alUMInum cans, and Americans. Everyone was great and I spent the whole time laughing and smiling. Also! I met a lovely may in the bathroom. 40s ? Mini dress and tights . She was ruling the extra risk of time paper around get hand in case there wasn't amount in the stalls . (seemed like a smart idea to me.. I followed suit)she smiled at me, then started to Bang on the door and yell. "hurry up girls"!! At the two stalls.then she started to dance a little and banged and yelled again "hey! Get the fuck out of there ! I can't hold it anymore !"Bang bang bang. She ended up knowing both girls, or being drunk enough to smack them on the shoulders. When I came out, she had her door open, while in full view , and said "jaysus you're fast! I'm still going." I told her I was afraid to keep anyone waiting! It wad awesome. The cabby we rode home with ended up being a best mate of the son of the guy who owned the pub. He showed us pics of his three month old son. It was a fantastic evening. Morgan's Irish accent gets stronger when he's been drinking, by the way. Haha.. goodnight!

Giants causeway

Was absolutely my favorite scenic location so far.

We tried to go to bushmills, but we were5 Minn to late. They wouldn't even let us in the gift shop. Sad face

Or GPS system shut down down though as Doon as we cruised over into modern Ireland, so that was... Fun? Ahem. We found out hotel.. and our room was really  lavender!  But very comfy. Actually it was pretty. The hotel was very nice. food was good too, and they had a photo album of the hotel being built up from this old derelict..

They let us sneak behind the bar to take the short cut to our room. One thing I have noticed here is that a lot of the shower heads are up really tall, so Morgan thinks he isn't going to have to duck to get his head wet, but then sneakily, some of the bath tubs are way taller on the inside, so you get fooled.
Ballyrobin country hotel did have a raised tub, but the shower was still the highest so far.. the Irish must be used to the feeling of rain!

In the morning, we got up early and headed to Belfast. We both think so far, that the towns are not as care and the people not as friendly as the south. It send a but gloomy over here in the uk. But, maybe its just 'cause we got up early..
We are checked in and about to take a nap, shop maybe that will give us a fresh perspective. :)