My first few hours in Galway

Trip Start Jul 01, 2009

Trip End Jul 25, 2009

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Where I stayed

Gort na Coiribe-National University of Ireland

(Galway hotels)

Flag of Ireland Galway, Western Ireland, Ireland
Thursday, July 2, 2009

Okay, I made it to my new home for the next 24 days. It's not bad! I managed to luck out and get the double room. So I can really spread myself out. I took some pictures but cannot get them to download to here. (I will have to consult my personal pc guy and get back to you.)

This being my 4th time in Ireland, I noticed it was exceptionally green. They talk about the many shades of green,etc. I never really noticed it until today. I guess they have been getting an extra dose of rain. Dublin had flash flooding last night. I hope it's not coming our way.

My two housemates are Regina and Barbara. They both seem very nice. Katy's room is right beside me and ready for her arrival. Only her and I will have to share the bathroom and shower. We also have a kitchen to use. It has a small stove and frig, but hey, it will do

A look outside my window

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It is now 7:36 your time and 12:36 pm, Ireland time. I have not slept since 6:40 AM on Wednesday, July 1st! I am signing off and trying to take a 2 hour nap. I'm running on empty.

We have our orientation at 4pm. They are then treating us to a picnic, 4th of July style. Get this, we even get free alcoholic drinks!!! What college in the US would do that?

Talk to you soon...I'm off to my nap. Wouldn't you know that the sun is finally trying to peek through the same time I'm trying to rest! It doesn't look good.

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A look up the street	A view from the college pub	Another angle	Another View
Inside the college pub	My room	Our 4th of July Celebration on July 2nd	Our Bus for the Duration
Our living area	Some of my fellow students	The 1st Floor	Our 4th of July Celebration, on the 2nd of July
The campus pub-looking up the River Coiribe	Some of my fellow classmates	View of our 4th of July party at the campus pub

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mgmechanic on Jul 2, 2009 at 02:01PM

How's your 1st Day?
Glad to hear you made it to Ireland safely. We had a considerable amount of rain yesterday evening (downpours actually) so if it rained there, you can feel at home.

Were you able to get a nap?

Did they get the concept of the 4th of July picnic correct? That is interesting that they include alcohol... was it only beer?

Have fun.
Marie

mgmechanic on Jul 2, 2009 at 02:11PM

Ooopss I guess it did post!
Sorry for the doplicates. It kept giving me a server error so I didn't know it went through. Just ignore the 2nd, 3rd and 4th messages.... LOL

Marie

jwaite on Jul 2, 2009 at 05:37PM

TravelPod
I never heard of TravelPod before. What a great way to keep in touch with loved ones! I will continue to read your blog. Glad you made it to your destination safely. Get some rest so you can enjoy the rest of your trip!
Julie

lhoff14 on Jul 3, 2009 at 01:40AM

Thanks!
Glad to hear you arrived safely and your accomodations are good...
I look forward to hearing your updates. We'll keep an eye on things next door :)
Hopefully you will catch up on your sleep tonight...
Take care!

Lori