Week 1

A beautiful 35 degree day in sunny Ireland! We lounged on the beach and  drank margaritas. OH WAIT, no, i was just daydreaming. I'm so cold. Rainy and chilly today, but even more so it seems. Did some cleaning and took a giant load of recycling to the depot. Yesterday, however, was quite beautiful. We had a day off and went down Kinsale, a harbour town about 20 minutes away. We hitchhiked and met some great people. It really was quite sunny, no tan but i have about a million more freckles. Its been just about a week now and i have learned a few things:

1) A summer weight sleeping bag is not sufficient for summer in Ireland

1a) We may have to go south for a bit at the end of our trip in order to have any real summer
2) Irish people are really friendly and Its quite fun to wave or say hi to everyone you meet. If i tried this in Canada people would probably find me a bit nutty.

2a) According to Pat, Irish people are only like that because they're all a bit nutty

3) Guiness does taste better in Ireland. But i actually like Irish cider better.

4) I could easily develop OCD. I spent about 2 hours one day in the shop making sure everything on the shelves was perfectly lined up.

5) All houses should be painted bright colours. Its so cheerful.

6) Hitchhiking is fun (Mom i know you will not be too happy about that, dont worry we wont do it too much)

7) When the sun doesnt set until 11, it feels like its constantly dinner time.

8) I am really bad at choosing pubs. They are either empty, packed, or only old people. I guess i should have expected as much since I know i'm bad at choosing restaurants.

9) Baby wipes can make a sastistfactory shower.

10) A hair dryer would not have been a luxury, had i brought it along, it is a necessity. My hair wont fully dry for over 24 hours (because i do actually take real showers as well)

 

Heading back to the city now for a night or two. Maybe going to Blarney castle tomorrow or the next day.