Johnnie Fox's Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Ireland (established in 1798), Johnnie Fox's is known for its Hooley nights (Irish song and dance)...

Guinness Factory

Built in 1904 and modelled after a giant pint glass, the Guinness Storehouse is one of Dublin's top tourist attractions.

One of the best views in all of Dublin and a free pint for every entrant... Sláinte.

Fuel for the Climb - Traditional Irish Breakfasts

- Egg, bacon, sausage, black pudding, white pudding, tomato

- Lemon Sole

Thought I'd share how our day started...

UNESCO World Heritage Site

My wife and I made the journey to Skellig Michael this weekend.

It's not an easy trek but well, well worth the effort...

Located about 8 miles off the southwest coast of Ireland, Skellig Michael is the home of one of Europe's oldest and best known Christian monasteries.

Approximately 12 monks and an abbot lived here in the 7th Century in relative seclusion, living ascetic lives of prayer, scriptural study, and exhausting physical work in service and worship of Christ.

Pondering the lives that these dedicated men lived more than 1,400 years ago really makes me wonder how much, if at all, we humans have advanced since this time...

Take away our televisions and automobiles, planes and Blackberries, Botox and spray tans...

What are we left with?

I think everyone could and should spend more time reflecting on answering the timeless and essential question -- What is your purpose in life?

Skellig Michael