From Cataño to the World: Ireland (Day 1)

  

On my way to Dublin with Aer Lingus. 

Hello guys, I know it's being a while since I post something but now that I am on a break from work I want to share my month long journey in Europe with you guys. I forgot my journal back at home so I am using this platform to write about my day. It's something different and I will be posting something every day at the end of my day. Even though I am going to be working in Malta and working on my master's classes online too. I will make sure I post something every night.

My flight with Aer Lingus was not bad at all it was just not enough space for my legs and two out of their 4 bathrooms were not working so it was painful to make a 5-10 minute line to get to the restroom. Besides that my flight was pleasant. The picture on the left is one of plenty of pictures that I took of the sunset on the plane. The view was so breathtaking.

Spire of Dublin

So, like always when I arrived at custom the guard asked me questions like why are you in Ireland? for how long? whats your next destination? and because I am super tired do not look at all like my picture of my passport he asked me to show him my booking confirmation while here in Ireland and my confirmation flight to the next country that I am going. I am not surprised at all because it always happens. At this point, I am immune to it. I just wanted to arrived to my hostel after an 8 hours flight.

When I got out of the airport I got a two-way ticket from Airlink Express for 12 euros and made it to the hostel in less than 30 minutes and the stop was two minutes away from my hostel. One thing I notice right away was that Irish people use a lot of public transportation and that they are always late because they are running chasing their public bus or their metro. It was hilarious watching them sprinting in their suit and tie. Because my checking was not until 2pm I left my things at the hostel store room and started exploring the city early in the morning. One thing that Amazes me was the Spire of Dublin is one of the tallest sculpture in Ireland and in the world I believe.

A meal at O'Neill's 

After exploring on my own and getting some lost. I decided to go back to my hostel charge my devices and get myself informed about things to do in Dublin and looking for tours. My hostel recommended me to get a free walking tour of Dublin for two hours and hey, its free and I was not doing anything because I still had 5 hours until check-in so I did. During the walking tour, I met Luis and Angela cutest couple from Puerto Rico. As soon as we introduce ourselves to the group and we heard we were from Puerto Rico we were like a magnet and got together and talked about Puerto Rico and our traveling plans. While in the tour we visited Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Christ Church, Viking/Medieval Area, Old City Walls, City Hall, Trinity College (the outside) and the Liffey (Ha'Penny) Bridge 1816. We did the walking tour with Sandeman's New Europe tours. After the tours, we took some pictures with Mary Mallone and we had to touch her breast for good luck so I did. After the tour, I went to O'Neill's and wow that was some good. Totally recommended this place to eat plus they have live Irish music while you eat so you get authentic Irish food and music in one sitting.

The street sign that saved my life. 

After my lunch, my day got slow because the jetlag was killing me so I did my checking and went to sleep for 3 hours then got up and walked some more. Some places I still want to get to see are the St. Stephen's Green, St. Patrick Cathedral, Natural Museum, and National Museum and Trinity College Library. While walking around to get something for dinner I walked by the Grafton Street where I found a lot of bars and live music. Definitely, the spot to be if you want to drink some beer and dance. One thing that I need to keep in mind is that here in Dubin they drive on the opposite side of the street and instead of looking left first I have to look right. Thank God for the signs on the floor that reminds me everytime I am about to cross the streets.

Some highlights of my day were going to the place where U2 used to play in Temple bar areas before becoming famous and visiting one of the scenes where P.S. I love you was recorded. A lot may not know this but that is one of my favorite movies. I am a hopelessness romantic what can I say.

If you want to see more picture of my first day in Dublin just stop by my Insta: stevenrcamacho and my Snapchat: srcamacho.

Thank you for reading and stop by tomorrow for day 2 in Dublin. :)