We found some pretty good food, it took a good hour. Our Hostel only has toast for breakfast so we were hungry pretty early in the day. Since our hostel is in the temple bar district we figured we'd be able to find some pretty good pub grub. Unfortunately it's all very expensive and there's probably more Italian restaurants here than Irish ones. Eventually we found a place a little further away form the touristy area and I had an excellent steak sandwich, i even ate the mushrooms. Traditional Irish food (Stew, Bangers and Mash) is very expensive in this neighborhood. After lunch we went to the Guinness Storehouse, admission was a little pricey, as all tourist things are, but I learned a lot. We both got to pull our own pints and both did it perfectly, we have certificates to prove it. I didn't drink much of my Guinness, I'm not a huge fan. We also walked along the River Liffey this morning, not much to report.
Tomorrow afternoon we fly to Poland. WE have to check out of our hostel by 10:30am (I'm sure we'll be out by 8) and then carry our back packs all day until we get to the airport around 1:30 - 2:00. I'm not really looking forward to it but I had better get used to it. It's the 1st of many times I'll be doing it. I don't know if our next hostel has free internet or not, so if you don't hear form us for a little while that's why. Hope to hear form everyone soon!
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Wow! You two sure are having a time of it! I tried to post last night but it wouldn't take my password for some reason. What is Bangers and Mash? Are the Irish friendly? How are the accents or the brogue as they say? I think a real strong brogue can be hard to understand but I've always loved the sound of it. (wish I could talk like that.) I'll be curious to know what part of your trip is going to stand out the most. Can't wait to see pictures and hear all about it when you're home. I look forward to hearing from you again! Love, MomA
Top of the evenin' to you Sara & James! It's incredible how much variety is going to be condensed in your trip. Wow! Poland tomorrow. There are lots of people of Polish descent around here so you may even hear a familiar sounding name or two. You must find out why they are so famous for their sausage. That could be a tasty endeavor. They are not too bad with the mustards either. I have this image of Poland as being cold and industrial but I am sure it is from the childhood memories of a country behind "the Iron Curtain". I hope you see it's beauty as well. Travel safe with all of our love from home.
Na razie EEN
I am sure James helped you with the Guiness. By the time you get back home you will feel half dressed without that backpack. Knowing you have to carry everything does cut down on what you buy to bring home. Has James gotten any of the t-shirts he was looking for yet? Sooooo much to see. Love Ya both
Kielbasa anyone? I can't believe you two are in Poland, only because I don't really know anyone who's gone there. London, Ireland, Italy, Germay, Spain...but Poland? I can't wait to get your impressions on this quiet country. Like Aunty Een, I always think of Poland as a rather 'depressed' country, but I'm sure you'll find the beauty of it. I wonder how many "ski's" you'll encounter....Ulanowski, Ynovachenski, Bzorski, Polenski, and so on...So glad you two are doing this. It's a huge endeavor but one you'll never forget.
Alex is at Grandpa Harold's having dinner there with dad. He was outside when I called because Grandpa's house is too hot. They are having 'dried' out pork chops and over cooked potatoes and broccoli. He's coming here tomorrow night for dinner. Hopefully I will cook him something better. :-) It's a whopping 40f here right now...with wind and rain...Hope the sun is shining where you are. Until next time...hail Kielbasa!
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