Been a crazy week and looks to get a bit crazier in the next little while. To keep thoughts on the happy side of life, let's talk about one of my favorite subjects: food! Along with meeting people, learning different ways of life, and seeing amazing historical sites, food is at the top of …
Quote: …stick to it.
"Decide on what you think is right, and stick to it." ~ George Eliot (1819-1880) English Novelist This is true for any decision, but perhaps especially for big life changes, including travel. I've been reading that so many of my fellow travelers have been given The Fear Talk by friends and family before they …
Nigel Tufnel on Stonehenge
Whenever I travel somewhere new, I like to study up on the history of the place I'm visiting. If I am rushed, it will be a cursory browse through a guide book and a couple of quick internet searches. When I have more time, I might order something from The Teaching Company, like when we …
Quote: …everyone is wrong about other countries.
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” ~ Aldous Huxley
The Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade
Cork, Ireland One of the best things about living in Cork is the creativity and liveliness of the art scene. One of the best things about living in Ireland is seeing the mishmash of history and religion that are present nearly everywhere you go. One of the best things about October is that the …
“Everything’s Amazing and Nobody’s Happy”
Comedian Louis C.K. talks with Conan O'Brien. A hilarious chat about how far we've come technologically — and a reminder to appreciate the little things. He's a bit more harsh in his criticism of others than I would be, but he still makes excellent points while making me laugh right out of my morning grumpiness. …
Quote: …what you would be
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus (55-135 AD) Greek Philosopher
About the stealth mission…
Which one is American? Thus far most of the content here on TourAbsurd has been silly travel stories, funny pictures, and little inspiring quotey tidbits. This is to entertain you, gentle reader, and to keep my friends and family updated as I skip about the globe (that was very nearly "glob" — good thing …
Quote: The world is good-natured…
The world is good-natured to people who are good natured. ~ William Makepeace Thackeray
Monkey Nuts!
The burning question is… WHY?
Magical Cork
Every once in a while, I give in and believe in Irish faeries. Sometimes it is when the house keys go missing only to reappear in a spot that has been check at least 5 times! Other times it is when we manage to sneak out to the coast and breath in that fresh Irish …
These Roads – more travel and laughter!
More travel and laughter.
Quote: Travel gives me…
Travel gives me the opportunity to walk through the sectors of cities where one can clearly see the passage of time. ~ Jerzy Kosinski
You Are Here
Howdy, kids! If you are reading this post, it means the DNS — aka, the magical traffic wizard of the interwebs — has updated. What you are seeing is the new and improved (well, mostly!) website for TourAbsurd. There are still tweaks to be made and old entries to be corrected, but I was too …
Quick note…
Hello, all! Just a quick update to let you know that I’m working on updating the website and getting a whole new look. It’s going well and I can’t wait to have everything up and running! Hope to have it all shiny and sparkly-new for you soon! Cheers, Katrina
Woohoo! I won the weekly contest!
Woohoo! I won the weekly contest! Be sure to follow Todd’s blog (Twitter, too!). Maybe you’ll guess the next mystery photo! …and Jasmine, of course: https://jasminewanders.com/ (Also on Twitter)! Cheers! ps: Am I the only one who remembers all the Rice-A-Roni supplied to 70’s era gameshow contestants? It’s to eat after they get back from …
Quote: A man must travel…
“What should I have known or written had I been a quiet, mercantile politician or a lord in waiting? A man must travel, and turmoil, or there is no existence.” ~ George Byron
Video: Rakes of Kildare Hammered Dulcimer
The musician is from Scotland. I posted this because, several times while walking down Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork, I have been fortunate enough to hear someone playing hammered dulcimer. First encountered it at the Renaissance Faire in California. Love it and really need to purchase some CDs! …probably not too hard to find around …