Hey Honors Pals,
It's been a while since I put an update on here about life in Ireland, and after reading Molly's post about German beer and boys, I was quite inspired to write.
I have been going to classes here for about two weeks, and (cross fingers) I expect that they should not be nearly as challenging as what I'm used to. They all seem interesting (except for my class on Irish Local Politics--yuck) and my I am in love with my Art History professor, mostly because he has the most amazing Scottish accent I have ever heard. The lack of school work and class time has left me much time to explore Cork, enjoy life, and yes, spend a lot of my time going out to the pubs. I heard that Ireland drinks more alcohol per capita than any other European country, and after three weeks in Ireland, I believe it! But don't worry about me, I plan on coming back home with my liver mostly intact.
Cork is a really great city, and there are lots of opportunities for smaller trips around Cork and around Ireland too. The Irish bus and train system is very extensive, so you can get about anywhere in the country you want to go to. My first weekend here I went to the Blarney Castle and kissed the Blarney stone, and yesterday I went to the small port town of Cobh to see the last port of call for the Titanic. Next weekend I am planning on taking a two-day trip up to the Aran Islands, which are supposed to be one of the most beautiful places in all of Ireland. I am loving it over here, but I do miss a few things and people from home. I hope you all are having a great time, either in Spokane or in assorted exotic places abroad!
Slan (Which I think is Gaelic for goodbye)
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