Language differences between the USA and Ireland
5/22/10 I’ve noticed a few language differences between the US and Ireland. Obviously, there is the way the Irish talk. In my opinion, it’s a more pleasant style than what …Continue reading
I saw dead bodies this morning
5/27/10 I saw dead bodies this morning. But they didn’t look much like bodies, and instead just a bundle of sticks neatly arranged. Even though it was free, as are …Continue reading
I’ve never been to an art gallery before
5/29/10 I wasn’t really sure how I would feel about going to an art gallery. Art has never really been my thing. I’ve always thought of viewing art as something …Continue reading
The Dublin Zoo
5/28/10 Today was the independent travel day, where students were encouraged to go out and visit areas outside Dublin. Our neighbors took a bus to Northern Ireland, the girls I …Continue reading
Bonding in Bray
5/27/10 After coming back from the lackluster National Archaeology Museum of Ireland this morning, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I hadn’t gotten as much sleep as I …Continue reading
Wicklow – Have I seen this before?
5/26/10 More often than not, when I really don’t want to do something, I end up enjoying myself anyway. Going on the Wicklow tour was an exception to this rule. …Continue reading
No wonder they call it “Hidden Dublin”
Occurred on 5/25/10; written on 5/26/10 As if the Book of Kells tour and hike at Howth hadn’t already been enough for the day, I went with Melanie and Gabby …Continue reading
How to make friends the fast way in Howth
Occurred on 5/25/10; written on 5/26/10 When I found out our student coordinator Chelsea was leading an expedition to Howth, I hopped on the opportunity. My roommate Dylan had told …Continue reading
The Book of Kells: “Just another thirteen-hundred-year-old book”
5/25/10 P.S. (before the writing, I guess) – In hindsight, I really wish I would’ve enjoyed this trip more than my post indicates I did. I think one of my …Continue reading
Holy Day of Obligation
5/24/10 I don’t remember when I actually stopped attending church, though it was sometime during my sophomore or junior year of high school. What I do know is that I …Continue reading
