Howdy family and friends! This was the first official day with STS so we had our annual meeting in the morning and we learned some really interesting things with the new paperwork that the government is requiring and the expectations of the students as well as families! Dave snuck away saying he needed to go to the bathroom and found himself at a bike shop a couple blocks away! Go figure.
After the meeting we had the afternoon to be tourists.
We found two leprechauns—one that was authentic and one in costume! We went to Trinity College and the Book of Kells--a very interesting place to say the least. A lot of history there. Following those tours we went to the National Museum followed by a trip to the local McDonald’s! We tried their ice cream—I must admit that it is much better than the American ice cream. We had a McFlake—this would be similar to the McFlurry in the States. While we were there we also saw a group of students from the school. They are required to wear uniforms to school every day!
That night the STS Rep group went to a local pub called Arlington’s that featured traditional Irish music and dancing. On our walk there we crossed the Ha’Penny Bridge where there is some beautiful ironwork on the bridge. Attached to the ironwork are several locks. When a loved one passes away you are to write or engrave their name on the lock, clamp it on the bridge and throw the key in the river.
To get down to the music, we went down a side staircase to a basement and were treated to some traditional Irish entertainment. The music was grand, the Irish dancers were fantastic with the outfits and the tap shoes, but tonight we figured out that we really miss Nebraska beef. Irish beef is good, but what they call a steak in Dublin is not a steak. We also tried traditional Irish Coffee. I had Bailey’s Irish Coffee and Dave tried a French Coffee. Once again, very strong. I didn’t even drink ¼ of mine!
As we finished up the meal and the entertainment we slowly made our way back to the motel. Tonight the town was full as there was a huge soccer match between Ireland and Germany and the Germans had won 6 – 1. Every place was full of people and the town was buzzing with excitement. German excitement that is. They sang and chanted long into the night. It was just like Lincoln after the Huskers play. People were talking about the match and even the next morning, analyzing the game play. We felt right at home.
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