Well, I promised that I wouldn't but here I am. From here on out, this little slice of the internet will be dedicated to everything that's going on in my life abroad in Dublin. If anything it will save me from sending out ten different e-mails each week (that's an overstatement - I send about 3, I'm really not that popular).

Last Thursday a group of us took the 6:30 train to Galway, which is 2 hours to the west of Dublin. Everything you've probably heard about the western part of Ireland is probably true: the scenery is unbelievable and the Guinness is cheaper (!). I realize that I'll probably say this about 12 more times this semester, but this was honestly one of the greatest weekends of my entire life, and not even because I drank my first cup of coffee since being here! We rented bikes, saw some cliffs, listened to live music, and most importantly, attempted to get more than one drop of water out of the shower head at our hostel.

Cliffs of Moher

Stopping along the way to the Cliffs to see more of the country. I actually have no idea what this is but it seemed significant. 

This was terrifying. 

The weather was nice but do not be fooled by the nimrod behind us who nearly ruined the picture with his florescent sweatshirt - the sky was pretty dark and cloudy. 

Tonight is the Super Bowl so we are all planning on heading to a pub around midnight to act like Americans. Otherwise I am healthy and happy despite the fact that Redcoat Tavern does not exist in Ireland. 

CHEERS!