Rocky Road to Dublin

Mood:Chilly 
Listening to: Sometimes I Just Go For it- The Used

The last month of my life has been spent selling, storing and packing everything I own. I was accepted into a Masters Program at UCD in Dublin, Ireland. It has always been a dream of mine to come to Ireland and now I had a chance to do it.

This will be my way to update everyone. Hopefully I will have the time to write at least weekly.

So where to begin, I have been saying my goodbyes to people for the last month. It hasn't been nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be. I am leaving everyone, but people will still be around and doing well when I come back.

Goodbye Bonfire on My last Night

Empty Room 

Now After packing up and saying my goodbyes I began my 15 hour traveling adventure to get to Dublin. I got very lucky and made friends with the ticket counter lady on my first flight and got upgraded for free. Nice big seats, a whole row to myself, and an open bar. 

I spent most of the flight sleeping, drinking, and watching movies one of the easier long hauls I have had to take. Then we began landing in London. I looked out the window and saw this. I was already excited and nothing felt real yet.

 In London it was raining when we landed.

Finally after landing we got to the terminal. Whoever built this airport is a jerk. there are literally signs telling you the amount of time it will take you to walk to your gate. Mine was 35, a 35 minute walk through a foreign airport. So after this 35 minute walk, carrying two bags, and three security check points later. I got to my terminal and badly made my flight to Dublin. This was a quick and very empty hour flight. 

Finally I had made it. It was just as Green as I expected. More walking through airports was required and then I collected my luggage and went to find a Taxi. I apparently found the most eccentric driver in the whole city. The man was making jokes about the government and Americans. It was an interesting drive. He also got lost many times on our way. Finally I made it to my hosts home. 

She has been wonderful to me so far. She made sure I got fed and settled in. After talking with her for a bit and having some tea and biscuits I went to my room to shower, unpack, and sleep. 

I am writing this post after having slept for 12 hours. It is around 7:30AM and still pitch black outside. This sun doesn't rise here until about 8:30AM or later in the winter time. Today I begin learning the transportation system to campus. Try to get my phone service up, and go out to the pub with my one friend here so far.  It's about 38 degrees and raining here, so time to bundle up. 

So far Ireland has been warm and kind to me. Hopefully it continues. 

Cheers, and until next time.