Dublin

Alright, here we go again...

After having graduated nearly two weeks ago (seems like so much longer, been a busy two weeks) I've made my way back on the travel circuit. This time, a family vacation, probably one of the last we'll be able to have in a while although I'm sure they'll be plenty more down the road.

At any rate, we've started off our travels in Dublin, Ireland. After a red-eye flight with little sleep we arrived early on a Saturday morning. Unable to check into our hostel, the family rested while I took a long walk around the city. It's not very big at all and covered a good half of the tourist map in a matter of 45 minutes or so. That being said, it's incredibly beautiful here and quite clean. Reminds me a bit of places in Sydney.

Saturday afternoon I took a nap instead of heading to the pub to watch the FA cup final between Everton and Chelsea. While a nap was much needed, I do regret not having seen the game here. I saw the UEFA final in New York city and it's amazing how much better watching soccer is when you have a pint and a bunch of rowdy soccer fans to go with.

That night we had dinner as a family and then headed out to an Irish pub to take in the environment. It's true, Guinness does taste better over here, and it was great having the chance to drink a fair bit while Dad bought. An Irish band played in the pub and was good. Dad sang along naturally, and was off tone, naturally as well. Went out a bit later on that night with Emily and had a good time of it. Stayed out with some hostel friends for a bit later.

Woke up Sunday feeling fine but then the hungover snuck up on me later. Not fun at all. Ended up touring the Guinness factory that afternoon with the family and after went with my mom to check out some of old sailing tall ships that had come into Dublin for some sort of festival. Was feeling really tired as the night wore on but after dinner rebounded with a shower and a few beers and went out by myself later. Fortunately for me ran into a cute Aussie girl so enjoyed conversation with her for a bit and called it an early night.

Off to Spain this afternoon. Can't wait, land of tapas, sangria, and the most beautiful women on the planet. Life, as always, is pretty good.