Milkmaid in Ireland

by Missy
(Seattle, Washington, USA)

I was backpacking in Ireland and I was running low on funds. I was going through a small town on the northern coast and stopped at the local pub. (A wonderful place to meet people I might add).

I heard a gentleman speaking with some friends about needing a farmhand so I walked over and said hello. I spend about 5 days there milking goats and shoveling the barn. In exchange I got some wonderful hospitality, good directions, and some fresh local goats cheese packed in a take along.

I think the funniest part was that he thought an american wouldn't know how to do farm work the old fashioned way. I was raised on a farm with about 12 goats and 5 cows. My chore was the milking when I was old enough to carry the bucket.

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Milkmaid in Ireland

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Definitely original!
by: Scribetrotter

Now I've heard of plenty of ways to work your way across Europe or around the world but this one is definitely a first! :-)
Excellent!
by: Christy

Sounds like a fantastic time!

I love to hear about Americans surprising Europeans with good work ethic and attitude. Stereotypes are hard to get past in Europe and the UK, but it can be done! :)
Wonderful!
by: Anonymous

I loved reading about your adventure. I have been to Ireland a few times, and how I wish I could live there and work for awhile. Maybe in my next life!!!

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