Some pics and some highlights --

--sorry about those pics that fell over, I can't seem to make them rotate appropriately--


Hello all!
Here are some pictures just to give you a sense of what things look like over here. The first one is of one of Dublin's quaint little streets, and then the rest are of exploratory escapades in Galway. The one by the sign that says "De Burgo" is relatively interesting in terms of heritage. I hail from the Burke clan (removed, of course, by a few generations). BUT, the Burkes were originally called the Burgo's, and it just so happens that the Burgo clan is one of the 14 original tribes that founded Galway city. Go figure.

Okie Dokie...there's so much I could tell you about my time here so far. But perhaps I can save most of that for later, and share a coupla highlights?
My roomies are great - I can already tell that we're going to be friends and get along well. There's five of us total, and we live in the corner apartment of the building - which means my room as TWO windows (holla!).
I've discovered Revive - a quaint cafe and crepery overlooking Shop St, the main cobblestone thoroughfare of the old city centre. I've already claimed three stamps on my frequent visit card. I'm mere steps away from a free mocha. Need I say more?
And I've signed up for more clubs and societies than should be allowed. Just gotta dive head first into the social sphere, is what they say (or should say, I'll wager). I have signed up for the women's rugby team, which I'm sure will be a BLAST if my body survives. At least I know that I can live through a black eye - ask Wendy for that story, it's a good one :) - so I know I'll be able to persevere!
Cheers, everyone!