Ireland - Day 10 and Day 11 - The Thrilling Conclusion

Day 10

We had a group meeting in the morning to talk about our experiences with the trip- what we liked, what we didn't, suggestions for next year, etc. Then we all went to lunch at the Buttery (where we'd been eating almost everyday for lunch because its the on campus restaurant) and people had the afternoon free.

I spent my afternoon with Jenn by going to the National Gallery of Ireland (which was free) and seeing all kinds of paintings and sculptures. There was quite an amount of Italian Renaissance artwork on their second floor and I got to see three Rembrandts...but they were tiny and dark and I can't remember their names.

After the museum, we walked around Dublin and finished souvenir shopping before heading back to campus and meeting up with the group for the final dinner.

With yummy food in our bellies, a group of us headed over the Brazen Head, which is the oldest pub in Dublin. It was a different atmosphere from the Temple Bar district but it was one that fit my style more! You could hear the person you were trying to talk to, the acoustic didn't suck so the band was easier to hear, and I got to chat with an older gentleman who was well-versed in International travel and thinks I should go to Turkey on my next big trip.

After the Brazen Head, we caught taxis and headed back to Trinity to get some sleep.

Day 11

I stumbled out of bed at the crack of dawn, finished packing what was still left over, and headed out to the bus that was taking us to the airport.

When we got there I found out my flight was being delayed an hour and my connecting flight out of Chicago had been changed for the adjustment. I read a good chunk of my book, Julie and Julia (the memoirs that inspired the movie), and finally boarded my plane.

All luggage arrived safely and my mom was all smiles when she picked me up.

As much as I miss it, it's good to be home.

Ireland - Day 10 and Day 11 - The Thrilling Conclusion

Day 10

We had a group meeting in the morning to talk about our experiences with the trip- what we liked, what we didn't, suggestions for next year, etc. Then we all went to lunch at the Buttery (where we'd been eating almost everyday for lunch because its the on campus restaurant) and people had the afternoon free.

I spent my afternoon with Jenn by going to the National Gallery of Ireland (which was free) and seeing all kinds of paintings and sculptures. There was quite an amount of Italian Renaissance artwork on their second floor and I got to see three Rembrandts...but they were tiny and dark and I can't remember their names.

After the museum, we walked around Dublin and finished souvenir shopping before heading back to campus and meeting up with the group for the final dinner.

With yummy food in our bellies, a group of us headed over the Brazen Head, which is the oldest pub in Dublin. It was a different atmosphere from the Temple Bar district but it was one that fit my style more! You could hear the person you were trying to talk to, the acoustic didn't suck so the band was easier to hear, and I got to chat with an older gentleman who was well-versed in International travel and thinks I should go to Turkey on my next big trip.

After the Brazen Head, we caught taxis and headed back to Trinity to get some sleep.

Day 11

I stumbled out of bed at the crack of dawn, finished packing what was still left over, and headed out to the bus that was taking us to the airport.

When we got there I found out my flight was being delayed an hour and my connecting flight out of Chicago had been changed for the adjustment. I read a good chunk of my book, Julie and Julia (the memoirs that inspired the movie), and finally boarded my plane.

All luggage arrived safely and my mom was all smiles when she picked me up.

As much as I miss it, it's good to be home.