Welcome to Dublin!

Welcome to Dublin, Ireland! Home of the...well, I haven't quite been here long enough to figure that one out yet. It's a cool day in Dublin (highs in the 50s!) and quite overcast here.

After getting no sleep, I stumbled off my plane and into this new and interesting city. I spent most of the day wandering around Dublin with a few of my new friends.

We didn't really see much of the main sites today, which I assume will be saved for more lucid days. We did, however, become those sort of American tourists that I know many would hate to associated with (Dad, you would have been so proud). To start, we got lost twice. To be completely fair, it wasn't entirely our fault. We asked directions from a couple locals and they misdirected us. We were then given the correct directions the third time. To top it off, we were almost killed by a runaway bus. Yes, the Irish drivers, apparently, are as bad as the Italians.

Dublin is different than other European cities, but it's hard to put my finger on why. There is just something terribly unique that I cannot quite figure out about it. Perhaps I will in the next few days.

And yes, Mom, there is scaffolding :).

Oh, and in case you were wondering, hostels are really not that great and no one should ever have to be subjected to staying in one. As I type this, I am currently in the top bunk of a bunk bed....me....a bunk bed....at least the bathroom isn't communal, but you can bet I am still wearing flip flops when I shower!

Well, I guess that's all for now. I think I'm going to brave the shower for the first time, grab some dinner and get some shut eye. Tomorrow starts class and the adventure really begins!

Until then,
Katy