Not a Cloud in The Sky

Today was a lover-ly day. Not a cloud in the sky, not a one. All day. So I guess the week of crap weather had to happen so we could have this. It's supposed to be 78 this weekend, which is great because we're going away as a class to an island for the weekend and there's beaches!

Despite a pretty killer headache, I went for a run. Maybe to punish myself, really. But I went for a run along the river and I discovered a castle! Well, I mean other people discovered it before me, but it was the first time I discovered it for myself. Here are some pics of it: I really wanted to get closer but there was a river involved. There were cows and horses milling about which was very cool, too. My roommates and I were talking about how we could get to the other side of the river. There's a path on the other side, but we're not sure when it stops... since this is a ways down the river. Diana says, "there may be some barriers." And I say, "so? I'm sure people won't mind us going through their property." and she responds, "no, I mean physical barriers. Like fences... and... and water." I was thinking all figuratively. All this poetry has me confused.

Click here for the legend of Menlo Castle, which has been rebaptized as Mandy Castle this afternoon. http://homepage.eircom.net/~rookery/castle2.html

This afternoon I went outside and laid out... one of my favorite things to do. I am so happy the weather's finally getting nice. And I also read for class. When we go away this weekend we're meeting for class a couple days, but the itinerary they gave us... surprise, surprise, is very vague and just basically tells us where to meet tomorrow. Evidently we're staying at a hotel, on the very small island. There's supposed to be some great trails and beaches and of course, a blowhole. It's called Inishbofin, which is just super. (Inish means island, I don't know what bofin means...) I love saying it. Sometimes I just refer to it as "the bof" because god forbid we refer to things by their REAL names.

http://www.inishbofin.com/

Tonight we watched the most depressing movie I've ever seen in my life. It's called The Field and right when you think it can't get any more depressing, it does. (hint cows commiting suicide off a cliff). There's a message in the movie someplace about not letting your greed for land confuse your judgment, but I was too sad for the cows to really follow it. If you're ever about to commit suicide, or if like, it's rainy outside, I suggest this movie. I don't know if it's easy to find it in the States, so good luck.

Time to pack! And I am not packing a raincoat. That's how sure I am of this fantastic weather. Have a good weekend, everyone. Try to carry on without me!