Hello Ireland | Exploring Dún Laoghaire

Hello! Long time no see. Well, it's been a really long day. We went around town today. But more on that when the video is ready, so get excited.
We've started classes and it seems interesting so far. I'm taking a production class and a history of Irish Cinema. So, far we've watched The Quiet Man. It was a really great film. I would definitely recommend it. It follows a young man from America who is originally Irish and travels back to rediscover his roots. There was a moment that collectively made people uncomfortable. However, I saw it as a vital part of the film or plot. It also added a humorous aspect to it as well.
Yesterday was the US vs Belgium World Cup game (US lost). Everyone from the program got together for a little walk before heading to the pub. It was a lovely walk. We walked on a promenade to a tower where Ulysses was supposedly written. Also learned that every year on the date in the book, a parade of people walk to the tower. There was a bathing area that we really want to walk back to for some well needed swimming!
We ended the night at Gilbert's, a pub where the young people hang in Dún Laoghaire. The pub was packed with people excited for the World Cup. They had a screen pulled down and there were drinks everywhere. I got myself a French Martini, however my desire for alcohol from it has diminished. I don't react well (eg. shaking). The game went overtime, but I left with two other students from my home stay, but not from my program. More on them later.

I'm really excited to visit more places soon!

Cheers,

Claire