I'm back! The weekend went well although Sleep still not going so well. I will defeat you evil jet lag!! Saturday I skipped service due to the fact that I didn't fall asleep till 4am. I took the day to go to market and do some grocery shopping. I also went to the Tallaght mall. It was once the largest shopping mall in Europe.... So they say. I can't believe that after going... but Tallaght really doesn't have much to claim besides that. The mall was disappointing and very expensive. I walked everywhere looking for affordable guys stores to shop in and I couldn't really find any, to my surprise I found an H&M.... I was more surprised to find out that they didnt have a men's department. That night I took my first trip to the city center of Dublin. I met friends at Cafe En Sein from Spain, Portugal, France, and Venezuela. We had a few beers and danced. Today was meeting at 10:30 (such a strange meeting time) We then worked rural territory from 1:00-3:30. It reminded me A bit of country territory in Lexington. The people were a bit more willing to talk in the rural territory. Tonight I went to back to Dublin to meet up with the guys from Spain for a beer and a traditional Irish dancing show. I promise pictures will come soon. I haven't been to the city during the day and the places we have been witnessing aren't quite the greates for photos.
Things I learned this weekend
- always bring a spare pair of walking shoes to the meeting. ALWAYS.
- street signs in Dublin city center are practically non exsistant.
- public transportation is overrated and looses its novelty after an hour on a crowded bus.
- don't ask a girl her age even if she appears to be the same age as you, and you are certain she is...she wont tell you.
- there are many muscles in my legs I didn't know I had.
- Irish people are not meant to dance to American music.
- taxis are evil expensive temptations that flaunt their wheels and warm seats while you walk.
Yay! sounds like you are having quite an adventure. Can't wait to see picture! How is the food?
ReplyDeleteI havent really eaten out at all yet. I've been cooking and the couple I live with have also been cooking. We all pack lunches for service too. Meals are quite expensive here.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome Brandon! It sounds like you are having a great time, how did you meet all these people! I want details! You have to take pictures of the good, bad, and not so pretty! I want to see it all!
ReplyDeletewow! this is amazing! lol. i am still amazed that your in another country! My favorite part of this blog was the "Things I Learned this Weekend" :)
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