Ireland - Day 10 and Day 11 - The Thrilling Conclusion

[snogged]

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.

Comments

[articulatedream.livejournal.com]

Welcome back! I'm glad your trip went so well!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Me too!

I had a great time and hopefully will get to go back there someday

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Welcome home!

Oh my what a time you had!


Gabrielle

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

It's good to be back, hun

[otempora42.livejournal.com]

Welcome back! Glad you had a great time. :D

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*huggles*
I love your icon :)

[my-lovers-eyes.livejournal.com]

I am so so so so glad you enjoyed yourself hunny!!!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

me too!

it was amazing

[angelskuuipo.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had such an enjoyable experience! I'm very glad that you didn't have to miss your connecting flight. And, above all, I'm glad you got home safely. :) {{{hugs}}}

[snogged.livejournal.com]

it's good to be home :)

*huggles*

[weaselsdontfly.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you made it back safely! I'm missing this upcoming weekend of faire, but hopefully I'll make the weekend after if you're going to be there?
*hugs*

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I'm not gonna be at Faire this weekend either

But I will definitely be there next weekend! Especially if you can be there.

Just let me know what day(s) you plan on going

[weaselsdontfly.livejournal.com]

I'll be there both days unless something comes up. Which is possible, but hopefully won't happen.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

My current plan is to come on Saturday.

[spikesredqueen.livejournal.com]

So glad you had a great time there! Welcome back!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

Thanks hunny!

Now I should have some more time to work on that Addiction series :)

[lilithisbitter.livejournal.com]

Welcome back. My sister envies you, since she always wanted to go to Ireland.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Tell her she should go!

It's a great opportunity to take

[not-purrrfect.livejournal.com]

Glad you had fun, and glad you're home.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Me too

[secondmezzanine.livejournal.com]

Yaaaaaaaaaay you're home! *hugs*

Sounds like any overall really awesome trip. I hope you got everything out of it you were hoping for!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

I definitely think I got a lot out of it!

[dragonydreams.livejournal.com]

Welcome home! Sounds like a good end to the trip.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

I agree

[tonnic-x.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your trip went well! =) Welcome home to your nice bed!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Thanks for the welcome!