The Wanderlust

I feel more at ease here in Dublin then I have ever felt back in the states.
No one is in a hurry here. Everyone takes their time and really seems to enjoy and appreciate everything. 

I now know what it feels like to be foreign somewhere. Everyone loves talking to you when they realize you are an American. It is incredibly endearing. I must look lost a lot. People are always asking me if I need help. I can only laugh this off, because of course, I usually am lost. 

I am starting to enjoy tea and also starting to get why it's such a thing here. Just the ritual of sitting and talking or sitting and relaxing is a wonderful practice. 

I have not been anxious here. It's an amazing and liberating feeling. I have also never been uncomfortable here. 
I am learning to love walking a lot and have no fear of getting lost. Walking around here at night is normal and safe. The cold doesn't bother me much either. Although it is much colder then I am used to, I almost enjoy it. It makes the air somehow fresher. 

The people are so trusting too. People don't act like there is someone always out to get them like we do in the states. People don't run by you and try to steal your phone. People openly leave them on tables and walk away without worry.

Yesterday I walked around the city center. Looking at shops and enjoying company of a friend. I must admit I am not taking as many pictures as people back home would probably like. I am too selfish in my enjoyment of these first moments. Everything is so fresh and new to me I don't want to share them.

Harp Bridge over the Iffy

 

Protest we stumbled upon in the North Side

I do hope I don't eat so poorly my entire time out here. It's hard not to try all the food though. Stopped at a chipper and got chips and chicken for dinner. I could barley eat any of it, it was so greasy. Although very delicious.

Chips!

Today is my last day before class starts and I have to get down to business again. At least before next weekend. I have four day weekends and am planning to travel as much as possible. Hopefully I can find someone to travel with. 

I decided to walk around the area I am temporarily staying in today. Just enjoying the air and the parks. I stopped and got tea and a pastry in a small shop. Everything is just so fresh and delicious here. 

Tea and a Cream Cake. The cream cake was amazing. 

Dublin is slowly writing it's name on my heart. 

Until next time, 

Cheers.