Dublin, Ireland. Famously known for their Irish pubs, Irish lads, leprachauns (trust me we saw a few), Jameson, and Guinness beer.
Dublin was just that and more. The city was more of a town, no sky scrappers, just pubs for miles. There were jolly people with funny Irish accents roaming the cobble stone streets and no shortage of the color green.
When I arrived in Dublin, I felt comforted because I was finally back in the UK. Ireland wasn’t as much as a culture shock and the people were much nicer there.
Dublin was just that and more. The city was more of a town, no sky scrappers, just pubs for miles. There were jolly people with funny Irish accents roaming the cobble stone streets and no shortage of the color green.
When I arrived in Dublin, I felt comforted because I was finally back in the UK. Ireland wasn’t as much as a culture shock and the people were much nicer there.
After getting unpacked we headed over to the the most popular pub in Dublin, the Temple bar. Every single pub was packed to the rim. There was literally lines out the door to get in because every one was in town for St. Patty’s weekend, naturally.
The bars were so much fun, definitely different than what I imagined them to be…there was live bands in each pub and if it wasn’t live bands they had DJ’s spinning to give the pub a more club-esque feel.
The bars were so much fun, definitely different than what I imagined them to be…there was live bands in each pub and if it wasn’t live bands they had DJ’s spinning to give the pub a more club-esque feel.
Our favorite pub that we could just not get enough of all weekend was “Fitzsimmons” the pub was three stories with a rooftop bar. Each floor was a different scene. The first floor had more of a hipster feel, with a live band playing 90s throwbacks.. think Goo Goo Dolls & Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
And the Guinness… oh my the Guinness. I have never drank it before coming to Dublin but when I tried it for the first time at a pub there.. it was amazing, straight from the factory just down the street! And how could I forget, Irish Cider. My favorite!
After a night out in Dublin, we woke up at 5am the next morning to catch a tour bus that drove us across the country to see one of the seven wonders of the world… The Cliffs of Moher.
The Cliff trip was one for the books and one touring experience I will never forget for the rest of my life.
We got on the bus at 630 am, when we went to bed at 330am. Normally, you can imagine the atmosphere on the bus would have been hostile, tired, and grumpy, which in reality is was the exact opposite. The party must have never ended from the night before because the bus was filled with laughter, excitement, and an outburst of energy which was coming from the back of the bus, the U of A crew.
And let it be known... that was only the beginning of the little game we like to play, Smirnoff Icing.
We got on the bus at 630 am, when we went to bed at 330am. Normally, you can imagine the atmosphere on the bus would have been hostile, tired, and grumpy, which in reality is was the exact opposite. The party must have never ended from the night before because the bus was filled with laughter, excitement, and an outburst of energy which was coming from the back of the bus, the U of A crew.
And let it be known... that was only the beginning of the little game we like to play, Smirnoff Icing.
All of our friends from UA who are studying all around Europe met in Dublin for the weekend. It was a mad house. Everyone brought a party favor on the bus whether it was wine, Jameson, Smirnoff ices…..well, you get the point.
On the way to the cliffs our 3 hour trip quickly turned into a 5 hour trip because of one little problem….
Our bus was ON FIRE AND SMOKING.
We pulled over on the highway and found ourselves to be in the middle of absolutely no where surrounded by fields of ultra green farms and cows.. usually people would be angry or annoyed.. well we couldn’t be happier.
We ran out of the bus and ran around the farms for an hour and a half until the next bus came to pick us up…pure comedy and actually the most fun we had the entire tour.
Frolicking in the countryside of Ireland?
Since when is that normal and who ever does that?
On the way to the cliffs our 3 hour trip quickly turned into a 5 hour trip because of one little problem….
Our bus was ON FIRE AND SMOKING.
We pulled over on the highway and found ourselves to be in the middle of absolutely no where surrounded by fields of ultra green farms and cows.. usually people would be angry or annoyed.. well we couldn’t be happier.
We ran out of the bus and ran around the farms for an hour and a half until the next bus came to pick us up…pure comedy and actually the most fun we had the entire tour.
Frolicking in the countryside of Ireland?
Since when is that normal and who ever does that?
Learning about Irish worms?
After a 5 hours we finally reached the cliffs.
Wow.
The view was absolutely breathe-taking. It is no wonder why the Cliffs of Moher is one of the seven wonders of the entire world.
600ft. up we looked over the North Atlantic ocean with our feet hanging over the cliffs. It was such an incredible life experience. Being at the Cliffs of Moher with all of my favorite people in the world, even my best friends who were visiting from Arizona.
The pictures can’t do the Cliffs justice so if you ever get a chance, I recommend you visit this miraculous place and I promise you will never forget it.
Wow.
The view was absolutely breathe-taking. It is no wonder why the Cliffs of Moher is one of the seven wonders of the entire world.
600ft. up we looked over the North Atlantic ocean with our feet hanging over the cliffs. It was such an incredible life experience. Being at the Cliffs of Moher with all of my favorite people in the world, even my best friends who were visiting from Arizona.
The pictures can’t do the Cliffs justice so if you ever get a chance, I recommend you visit this miraculous place and I promise you will never forget it.
Afterwards, we stopped at a few more landmarks that are famous in Ireland, one being an ancient chapel in the middle of no where, so eerie yet so intriguing.
After 4 hours on the bus, we finally made it back to Dublin and the St. Patrick’s day festivities were quickly beginning.
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin..
After 4 hours on the bus, we finally made it back to Dublin and the St. Patrick’s day festivities were quickly beginning.
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin..
Every year, all over the world, this day is dedicated to two things: The color Green and Guinness beer.
Being in the center of Dublin for St. Patrick’s day was a celebration I will always look back on.
Whether people were wearing outrageous leprechaun outfits, four leaf clover body suits, painted in green from head to toe, it was absolutely insanity.
Guinness was rushing out of the kegs, Irish car bombs were on every bar table and the mood in the streets was...I don't even have a word to describe it, basically it was complete and utter madness.
Being in the center of Dublin for St. Patrick’s day was a celebration I will always look back on.
Whether people were wearing outrageous leprechaun outfits, four leaf clover body suits, painted in green from head to toe, it was absolutely insanity.
Guinness was rushing out of the kegs, Irish car bombs were on every bar table and the mood in the streets was...I don't even have a word to describe it, basically it was complete and utter madness.
The energy through out Dublin that day was contagious. Everyone was so happy, even the police officers were having a good time! The parade kick-started the festivities with authentic Irish traditions being displayed on parade floats. The Irish pubs were over-packed but it didn’t even matter, the party on the street was bigger than the party that was going on inside anyway.
My first authentic St. Patrick’s day was no upset, and every St. Patrick’s day from this point forward will never be the same.
After a day of Irish madness and stories that are better left unsaid, the holiday didn’t end until the early hours of the next day.
My first authentic St. Patrick’s day was no upset, and every St. Patrick’s day from this point forward will never be the same.
After a day of Irish madness and stories that are better left unsaid, the holiday didn’t end until the early hours of the next day.
Our last day in Dublin, we strolled over to the Guinness factory. It was SO cool to see. It was so interactive, you make your “perfect pint”, shop for their authentic Guinness gear, walk through the Guinness making process, indulge in some delicious Guinness beef stew and a pint of Guinness that was brewed earlier that day. Not to mention that Gravity bar that was on the rooftop of the factory which gave you a 360 view of the entire city.
Gravity Bar
St. Patrick’s day in Dublin was epic.
Absolutely insanity, and I loved every second of it.
Now back to Barcelona to give a warm welcome to my family & family friends and off to Mallorca!
X,
A
Absolutely insanity, and I loved every second of it.
Now back to Barcelona to give a warm welcome to my family & family friends and off to Mallorca!
X,
A
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