Friday, August 6, 2010

Last nights pub crawl was so much fun. I was with the Italians all night. They are great and too much fun. I was learning Italian phrases all night. They even told me I have a good accent. I think they were being generous. We went to 4 pubs, 1dance club. The first pub had free beer from 7:30 till 8, which was amazing!!! The second, free shot with any beer. I had some cherry shot and raspberry beer. The third had beer pong!! I was so stoked!! All the Italians had no idea what it was. I explained and Enrique was my partner. We had two cups left to make and Enrique sank the front cup and I won it with making it in the same cup. Everyone went crazy and one of our French buddies lifter Enrique up in the air and we all tossed him up and down. It was sloop awesome!!! I have video of the game, but not the end unfortunately. The 4th pub had two DJ brothers and a small dance floor up stairs. They played great music. -it is so weird seeing black or Asians with an Irish accent- The last place was a dance club we got into for free and they had lasers and fog going everywhere. My first taste of a "real" European dance club. One of the guys that Enrique and I beat in beer pong bought me 2 Jäger bombs. It was pretty cool. Great sportsmanship. Lol

I had to have heard sirens 20 times today because the Dublin Fire Brigade and Garda station are right across the street from the hostel.

Everyone wears sweat suites. I thought that was a 90s thing. I guess not.
Wake up in time for breakfast and check out. Skype call. Set out to get my haircut. I remembered seeing a small little shop on the street I walked 3 times when I first got here, but there is also one the door next to the hostel. It was packed and cost 25E, so I walked down the street to the first one I saw. I walked into an empty shop. A middle aged man walked out from the back and greeted me well. He keeps a very modern and clean shop and was super nice. I joked with him and told him I was questioning his competence because I was the only one in there. He honestly replied that it's that way due to the location and that he has been cutting hair since he was 15 and took over his dads business. He was very friendly. His name is Karl. Second Irishmen named Karl in 3 days. Karl gave me one hell of a hack. He did a great job and used only scissors. Def more of a 50E haircut, not 15. Oh, and no one tips here. It is awesome. Not even in the pubs. I do think tips are expected in the restaurant though.
Bus to airport. Waited in security line. Out of line to put Toiletries in plastic bag that cost me 1E and I already had a bunch of bags. Back through line. Ticket wouldn't scan to enter security. To desk. Told to go to other desk. At that desk told to go to another desk. A different desk again. There she noticed that the ticket is booked for 6 days later. Can't change it, can't cancel it, even though I bought cancelations insurance for 5E through the booking web site, just to be told on the next page that the airlines does not accept cancelations. The next flight tomorrow is 250E. Bus ride back to hostel. Walk to travel-bus station to book a 12 hour bus/ferry ride. Walk back to hostel and grab a Supermac's burger and "chips" on the way. It was 2 shops down from McDonalds. Lol. I literally had to use the toilet minutes after devouring that crispy bacon double cheese burger like a fat American. I was walking across the street while taking a huge bite and leaning forward as to avoid getting any if its oozing super sauce on me. I can only imagine what those right seated, right side of the road drivers were thinking. Ha ha. Back to station an hour early for check in. Almost pick pocketed. Saw the old guy crouched down by by bag/pocket. Stood straight up when I turned around. Ironic part is, there was a warning announcement to be weary of pick pocketing operations. Went out to the gate area and saw a girl my age crying because her wallet got stolen. There is not a more uncomfortable feeling than looking around and thinking to yourself that anyone around me could be looking to steel my stuff. I only have my iPod and 5E in my pockets. Everything else is strapped to my crotch in my money pouch. I have it under my pants where it can't be touched ...... Or seen. I am writing this on my iPod, so I apologize for the poor writing, although it is not any better on my computer. Started it off as a list using the Notes application. I am now sitting on a bus ready to embark on a journey to continue this very unpleasant day. My worst day of the trip so far. But I have all my belongings, I am well, and have a fresh new hair cut, although it itches like crazy because I was checked out and couldn't wash my hair. Might have to sink it. Lol. But I am in Europe enjoying the adventure!!!! Til tomorrow,

Cheers!!

4 comments:

  1. The announcement was playing over the speakers when the old guy was down by my bag.

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  2. Oh honey I'm so sorry that your last day Ireland was so miserable. Hopefully England will treat you better. I really appreciate the phone calls. Love Mom.

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  3. Glad to hear you are having a great time. On to the next adventure. Love you

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  4. Sounds as though you are going to drink your way through Europe. ha ha Glad to hear you are meeting people and having a good time. love you

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