This will be my third international trip in just under two years. The two previous, Iceland and Colombia, did not really jazz me into pre-trip excitement. In my mind, they were nice places to visit but there was no real excitement leading up to the flight. Once touring, the time was enjoyable and enlightening but not as exciting as some of my previous international excursions to Turkey, Jordan, Sri Lanka, India, or Nepal. The common theme being the cultures extend deep into history long before the Americas were invaded and mangled by fortune seekers. I am excited to be visiting Ireland, Éire in the native language, a name derived from the Irish goddess Ériu meaning plentiful or abundant.