As we begin our adventure we travel from the small town of Bawlf to Edmonton International. From here on we travel to Calgary, London, and arrive to our destination in Ireland.

As we arrive in Ireland we will be greeted by the mild temperatures of the spring climate. As we continue to explore and learn about Ireland we will be immersed into the Irish culture and experience the customs, food, festivals and rich history. Ireland has been known for its beautiful coasts and other land forms which consist of mountains, rivers, plateaus and the lakes and loughs. Ireland is also a pluralistic country, it consists mainly of Roman Catholics and has two languages, English being the most common, the other being Gaelic. Ireland also has a republican, parliamentary democracy.

Ireland is a very diverse country that contains many traditions, foods, history and customs. Some of Ireland's history includes the Irish potato famine from 1845-1849, the formation of Northern Ireland (1920) and the formation of the republic of Ireland (1949). Architecture is also something that was affected by history. In the 12th century the main architecture was tower houses. In the 18th century the architecture consisted of paladin, Georgian, crude cottages and bungalows. Some of the traditional foods that are still made today are the Irish breakfast (Picture), Irish stew and potatoes. Some other traditions include festivals that are widely celebrated across the country. These festivals include St. Patrick's day festival, the Puck Fair and the Galway International Arts Festival.

Killarney is a medium-sized town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is on the northeastern shore of Lough Leane. We have two tour sites which are located by Killarney. These include visiting the Ring of Kerry and the bog Museum. From here we travel to Blarney to see the Blarney Castle and the Rock of Cashel (Picture). After viewing these sites we continue on to Dublin.

As we travel to Dublin we take a guided tour with our tour guide and we will see the Georgian squares, O'Connell Street, St. Stephen’s Green, Phoenix Park, the Book of Kells at Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Dublin also has two major tour attractions these are the National Library of Ireland and the National Museum of Ireland- Decorative Arts & History. From Dublin we take a ferry to Holyhead, Wales.

We arrive in Wales by ferry and visit a welsh castle. From Holyhead we travel to Coventry, England.

As we arrive in England the climate will be much like the other countries we will have visited. Like many other countries England's land forms include mountains, the tallest point being located in the Cumbrian mountains at Scafell Pike rising to 3,210 feet. Other land forms include the Salisbury Plains which are home to the Stonehenge and the hens which is a marshland that is drained for agricultural use. England like any other place is also rich in its culture. The main language of England is English and the main culture being Christianity. England has a constitutional monarchy for their political system and also has a unitary democracy. England has a population of about 53,012,456 people and is continuing to grow.

As you already know not every culture is the same, there are many different types of foods, customs, history and festivals around the world. Some traditional foods that are served in England consist of the traditional full English
breakfast which contains bacon, eggs, fried or grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms,
toast and sausage, usually served with a cup of coffee or tea. The other food being roast beef. England also has many festivals, mainly that of music. Some customs that are practiced in England are alike in Canada in a sense that you shake hands and say please and thank you very often and you do not cut in lines. However patience is taken very seriously and should be followed like a rule. England also has a rich history that we have learned about in our education system. Architecture in England is very distinct in a sense that history had a large role in what was built, ranging from castles to the ornate churches still standing today.

Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the center of England. It has been the capital of England more than once in the 15th century when the seat of Government was held in Coventry. It is also home to one of the most prestigious universities in Britain.

As we leave the metropolitan of Coventry we travel to Stratford. Stratford has formed part of Greater London since 1965. Stanford's economic history is underpinned by a move away from railway works and heavy industry towards becoming a significant commercial and cultural center. Stratford is the location
of the London Olympic Park, and held the summer Olympics of 2012. It is also the home of Shakespeare's Birthplace. A restored 16th-century house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where it is believed that William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years. It is now a small museum open to the public and a popular visitor attraction, and it has been referred to as "a must see for all lovers of literature". Cottage. After we visit Shakespeare's Birthplace we travel to Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a twelve-roomed farmhouse where Anne Hathaway, the wife of William
Shakespeare, lived as a child in the village of Shottery,
Warwickshire, England.

As we arrive in the city of London we take a guided tour of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament,
Piccadilly Circus (Picture) as well as St. Paul’s Cathedral. Big Ben is a famous clock tower that holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The tower was completed in 1858 and had its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009.Not only is it just a clock tower it is also the palace of Westminster and is the meeting place for the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

As our tour comes to an end we arrive at the London Heathrow Airport and depart back home to Edmonton Alberta.

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