Hi Everyone!
I am finally here... I actually got to Dublin yesterday, but through a series of events none catastrophic, but all annoying I could not connect with the outside world. (The payphone at the airport would not take my VISA card. The phone at my hostel... broken... and my computer would not connect to the "Free wireless internet" at the hostel.
Today has been a fun day so far. I got up and had breakfast. Irish soda bread with butter and jelly, a banana and an apple and very dilute orange juice. Not bad. Then I packed my stuff back up and started walking. I went to the bus station, intending to take a bus to the IES center. However, the station I went to did not have buses going there. So I continued walking... getting lost, referring to my map, (which did not actually show the road I was going to...) asking directions, and continuing walking.
At one point I stopped in a Methodist church to look at the map and a kind man gave me particularly good directions, but also dropped the tidbit that it was only a 10-15 min walk to where I was going. I still had to get directions about 3 more times and backtrack twice, but an HOUR later I did get there. I looked up directions just now and discovered that I walked over 2.5 miles... (not including backtracking) with all of my luggage. I think I have had my exercise for the day.
From there it has been a breeze. I got a taxi from the IES center to my apartment... which is absolutely lovely. (hardwood floors, bright, modern, pictures to come) I met some of the staff and am supposed to meet with my roommates later today, as they arrive.
Keep praying for me... More news and pictures to come
~Dannielle
5 comments:
My goodness your first adventure has been an exciting one. Glad you are settled in and like your new apartment. Praying your roommates will be wonderful. Blessings, Connie (Kelly's mom}
Oh dear........I did not realize it came up as "Mom". I guess the only other time I have posted a comment was on Kelly's blog and mom worked well for that! So sorry...
Hopefully I have it fixed now!
Connie
Sis,
We are so glad to know that you did arrive! We assumed you had, the VISA people called and said you had used your card...and wanted to know if that was okay! so much for calling and letting them know!
Grandma & Grandpa say, HI!
Dad is still in pain and NOT staying off his leg as much as he should.
Love you always,
MOM
Hey Dannie Girl,
Just wanted to say glad you made it to the apartment safe. Chris and I love you and well... I miss you already. muah keep updating your blog on your activities and be safe and have a blast.
Sarah
Dannie,
Wow! Sounds like you had quite the adventurous start. Maybe with all that walking your new skirt will keep fitting :-)
I'm assuming that the hostel didn't cancel your reservation then... that's good.
I'm praying for you gal. Have fun and live it up while you're there cause who knows when you'll have the chance to go back.
Love ya!
Kelly
PS. I'm expecting tons of pictures (literally - tons).
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