Monday 1.20.2014:
Woke and got ready for the day. Catie, Jeni, Cierra, and I decided to wonder around the city in order to take super touristy pictures. We started at Trinity College. The campus pretty but it was quite small. We wanted to see the Book of Kells but after finding out it cost money to go into we decided to not go. I also figured my parents would want to see it, so I added it to the list of "Touristy Things to do with Deb and Bob." After Trinity we ventured to O'Connell Street. O'Connell Street is like the Main Street of downtown. Instead of calling it down town, they call it City Center. On the way to O'Connell Street we stopped and took a very touristy picture of the River Lifey and all the shops along the river.
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| Good Ole' Molly |
On O'Connell Street we wandered and looked at all the different stores. We stopped in Penny's (which is a kinda like their Forever 21) I picked up an umbrella (much needed), some gloves, and a cheap big purse in order to put my big camera in. I got a little tired of the big camera bag screaming AMERICAN TOURIST every time I went out of the apartment. Catie and Jeni also bought some stuff. We then decided to head towards Grafton Street. Along the way we saw good Ole Molly Malone.
On Grafton Street we looked at all the shops we couldn't afford and we got some crepes. Even though Ireland is by no means known for it's crepes, these were pretty delicious. We took our crepes and walked to St Stephens Green. St. Stephens Green felt basically like the Irish version of Central Park. It was very relaxing to sit back and watch families feed the ducks while I ate my chocolaty crepe. We then went into the St Stephens Mall to look around. Catie bought a couple things but I refrained. I'm trying to save my money so I can spend it on souvenirs from other countries. Catie and I then went to the O2 store (a phone store) so that Catie could figure out her phone situation. After that headache of an encounter we went back home.
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| Grafton Street |
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| Some Wisconsin and Illinois girls on Black Monday |
We made some dinner and then got ready for Black Monday. Black Monday is a tradition for UCD students; all of the students go out the after their first day of classes. It is said to be one of the busiest Mondays in Ireland. Catie, Becca, and I all got ready for it. Unlike most of the nights since we've been here, we got really dressed up. We dressed like all the Irish girls do - high heels, skirts, nice tops, teased hair, tons of make up, etc. We then made the long walk to the Fortesque Lane home (the boys place). On the way we stopped and picked up some wine. We found a great deal where a bottle of wine is €4 (it's a little unheard of to find wine that cheap here) All three of us picked up our own personal bottle. We made it to the guys place and enjoyed hanging out with everyone before heading to Diceys. Diceys was an adventure. To say the least. Black Monday held to the expectations of all the Wisconsin and Illinois students.
Cheers,
Jenny
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