Morning to Drogheda

Got up bright and early around 6:30 for a trip out to Bru na Boinne to visit the neolithic site Newgrange. The train north was only ~40m and we had a nice view of the country side and ocean. During our ride I asked, "did anyone hear the crazy commotion outside our widow last night around 3am?" Becca was the conferred with, "yes, there was that lady screaming and yelling outside, possibly something about a gun and that guy who was cussing her out." It was almost like our hostel in Amsterdam with a drug exchange happening outside our window, but more violence. Of course Lisa slept through it, but I don't know how because it was extremely loud.

Once we arrived in Drogheda we knew we wanted to take a taxi to get to the visitors center as soon as possible. Got a taxi number from the rail worker and gave it a ring, no answer, went back in and asked the guy again about a taxi, first thing he says to me is, "don't know why Paddy didn't answer?" Of course the persons name was Paddy, we cracked up, how cliche. Anyway, we headed out with another taxi service with a lovely man who was doing his best to engage a tired group in conversation -"now don't you all talk all at once."

Our experience with the workers of Ireland have been all great so far. The ladies at Bru na Boinne were quite friendly. We got to the center before it opened and were lucky to be the first arrivals to start the cue, this is one of the locations that there is now booking ahead of time and the tour groups are very small.

We were graced with the sun today, it made for a beautiful day out in the countryside where the Neolithic site Newgrange is located. All I can say is gorgeous, unique, amazing, picturesque, and pastoral scene (sheep!). The history of the site is incredible, it's over 5000 years old and known for many aspects of its construction that not only dazzle visitors but are famous in the archeological field as well.
Newgrange & Surroundings

The Walk Back To Visitors Center: Lovely View

Becca Being Her, Waiting For Bus