Chapter 3
Greetings from Ireland!
A lot has happen since we last check in with you guys… we experienced a crazy snow storm in Dublin complete with war-like campus snow ball fights, a weekend trip to Limerick, the UCD musical Guys and Dolls, a day trip to Powerscourt where we saw the gorgeous gardens and waterfall, and most recently a weekend excursion to Belfast.
Our friend Heather, who is studying abroad in France, made a trip up to Dublin to see her favorite gal pals and grab a pint of Guinness last week. Without her knowledge we purchased Franz Ferdinand tickets for their Belfast concert on a whim and decided to make the whole experience a weekend trip!
Heather gladly accompanied us to Northern Ireland on Saturday where we stayed in a darling Bed and Breakfast on Botanic Ave. This reasonable accommodation came complete with a yummy breakfast and friendly staff. That Sunday we took a bus to Giants Causeway which was absolutely phenomenal. We got really lucky and made the trip on a day where there were a lot of billowing clouds, blue skies, and sunshine. The views were amazing… standing on the cliffs with the sea beneath us and the countryside behind us was like a fairytale. After we spent some time frolicking in the fields, mingling with the nearby herds of sheep, and snapping pictures, we headed back to Belfast for Heather’s departure.
Franz-Ferdinand
The next day we enjoyed some shopping and took advantage of the more reasonable prices of Northern Ireland and then prepared for the festivities ahead… Franz Ferdinand was that night! The concert was held in the bottom of the student’s union at the Queen’s University in Belfast. The venue was awesome, and very small and intimate. We got there early to ensure that we’d have a spot close to the band. Success! We were second row… and at times made it to the first row. After an hour and a half of jamming to the tunes of FF and on a music high, we moved on to purchases some memorabilia and enjoy a drink in the student bar with some of the local college students.
The college bar at the Queen’s Uni. is pretty awesome, especially since there are three! After grabbing our garb, enjoying some chit chat with the locals, and grabbing a bit to eat, we hopped on a bus at midnight back to Dublin in order to attend our 9 am classes the next morning. Good students, we know.
It has been a great couple of weeks since our last entry, and a darn good weekend in Belfast! We loved the artsy feel the city gave and the young college vibe, along with the cool history. Check out Belfast!
Log on again soon for more lasting impressions of our impression of Dublin!
Slan!
C and E
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