Dublin Day 4

Actually back to day 3. Lizzy stopped by last nite with a friend, Sally, on their way to temple bar for a drink and invited us along. At first I declined, i was tired and had already spent a lot of money that day. But after some reconsidering, it would be nice to go out with some people who know the area, and perhaps make some friends, Jess and I both joined them. We went to The Morgan Bar. It was right in the middle of the Temple Bar district but for some reason it was not quite as packed full as the other bars, perhaps because it was not a traditional Irish bar. It was more of an arty/upscale bar. Most the people in the Temple Bar area are tourists and are looking for the “authentic” Irish experience. The Morgan was like any bar you’d find in Portland or Seattle, reminded me a bit of the Doug Fur. We stayed for 3 drink, met several of lizzy’s friends, most were artists of some sort.

Around Midnite Jess and I headed home, walking about 10 min then taking a taxi the rest of the way. It looks like late a nite a taxi is the best bet anywhere. Fairly expensive, but safe and quick. On the ride home we were stopped by a police road block, who were checking every car to make sure they had their seat-belts on and that everything was okay. Our driver said that is a regular evening occurrence. A great public service he called it.

When we got home, i went back outside to view the Meteor shower, it was overcast.

It takes a bit of energy always being around Jess, trying to constantly explain things, but so far it is okay. I’m no so sure how i’ll feel about it a week from now. Although, she is getting better all the time.

New things I have to learn here include:
– Stickering the garbage (garbage stickers cost 7e for 3) and gets picked up monday.
– Recycling is strange, they do not recycle glass or plastics….so paper is about all.
– Turning the hot water heater on before taking a shower (I’m waiting for it to warm up right now).
– Turning power to electrical outlets on. Every outlet has an on/off switch.
– Ride my bike on the opposite side of the road.
– Look left then right before crossing the street.

New vocabulary:
– Good Craic – good time/fun
– Brilliant/lovey – great/or any positive word.
– The leu – toilet