Monday, June 20, 2011

After work on Saturday

Had to work Saturday, you'd think, Bummer, right? Not so. It was actually a pleasant day. Got to chat with some really great people. After work we decided to take our time walking home. We walked different ways and it took us about 2 hours to get home.
Here are the pictures... enjoy :)
Capel St. Bridge

Christ Church

Christ Church









Dame St.





Beautiful Building on my walk home





Entrance to Dublin Castle





Dublin Castle


Gardens in Dublin Castle/Library




Monday, June 13, 2011

Dublin, Ireland

I arrived in Ireland on Saturday June 11 around 9:30am. There were 5 girls including me on the plane so we waited for each other. We arrived at the apartment and my roommate was already here. We unpacked for a bit and then the 6 of us went to get some essentials for our apartments. The rest of the day went to unpacking and getting settled. In the evening some girls went to a couple of pubs, but I was in the group that wanted dinner... They have a TGIF here and that was the only thing open when we came around to eating. Equivalent of $20 USD for fish sticks and french fries. WTF!?! Whatever it was the first day and we were starving.

Sunday I woke up and another roommate and I went shopping for real food to start the week off. By the time we got back we had time for a quick lunch and then it was off to the group orientation. After the orientation we had a viking splash tour... That was interesting. The guide made us roar at unsuspecting tourists walking the streets while some of us wore viking hats (I wasn't fortunate enough to get it). The boat/bus took us around the city and then into the basin. I was hoping it would go in the river but sadly it did not. Once the tour was over we went to eat at the Arlington Hotel. It was a dinner show. They had Irish music and Irish dancing. The Irish dancing was amazing.

Monday (today) I started my internship. The place is this old Georgian building, the only downside is that its still under a lot of construction. My supervisors and boss were really nice, and I love that one of the other girls here is working there too. We walked together and at lunch discovered a great mall that even had a forever21! They didn't have us do anything too involved the first day, but they seem very nice and very flexible. I am very excited to see what else is in store. I have taken some pictures, but havent been able to post just yet, so I will be posting those soon.


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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Ireland...for two months!!!



Friday I leave for the beautiful country of Ireland. I will be in Ireland for 2 months doing an internship. I will (try) to post regularly about my trip on here. Pictures will definitely be put up regularly.
I'm super excited! And my family will be meeting me my last day of the internship so we can continue to explore Ireland! :)