Dublin (Ireland)

Im too tired to blog about this trip. But this trip is really fun with the accompany of London people, Leeds people and Dublin people. It is no doubt an adventure and challenge to us because we actually climbed the muddy+ rocky+ poky mountain on the 1st day and braved through the super strong wind to the Lighthouse on the 2nd day.

We also experienced two extreme weather where the first day is bright and sunny and the second day is terrible- rain and strong wind and the temperature dropped to 4deg. On the first day, i complained bringing the heavy knitted jacket and on the second day, i complained about not bringing enough long sleeves, winter jacket, jeans and gloves!

Anyway, the Abraham hostel we stayed its horrible. Review down to zero! Long story which i do not wish to elaborate. But still, we have the luxury of a big group to protect ourselves.We did not go for Halloween btw because we were simply too tired to do so.

Guinness storehouse which is near the city (about 30mins walk) is a must to visit when you are in Dublin so we went and bought the student ticket. The ticket comes with a complimentary drink which can be claimed on the top floor at the bar. While I secretly koped the glass and put in my bag, other people actually openly hold the glass and walked out. wow. But the glass is really nice. Its a Guinness glass that i consumed Guinness with it!

Also, since Dublin (Ireland) is near to uk, there is sea and many natural sights! I have not seen the sea for very long so we spent the whole day trying to explore Bray and climbed the mountain. The view up there is really nice and beautiful. It is an accomplishment to reach the top since you have to explore the way up yourselves. There is no concrete path paved for people. Coming down is tougher since we have to go through the spikey plants that cut our hands, legs, butt and face. Nicole and i had quite a few cuts. The running from tree to tree down the steep slope is another obstacle because once missed, you might end up rolling down the slope. And back to the muddy slope, Cheryl actually slipped and fall on her butt and there goes her shirt and shoes.

The next challenge is to walk against the strong wind to reach the lighthouse. People were staring at us girls since we were wearing leggings, stockings and shorts while they were in their winter jackets, beanie and gloves. This time round, Christine fell backwards because of the wind pushing. I almost gave up too as I kept landing on my butt. My pictures are horrible and i gave up taking pictures a few times since im too cold to hold the camera and the wind simply blew my camera ‘away’ from my hand. But eventually, we managed to reach and I walked back ‘tearing’ with salt around my eyes.

When we reached the mountain top! The accomplishment!

Yeah! I did a successful one!

Hiding behind the wall from the wind. Too cold to move on.

This is how windy it is. I cant even take a proper picture!

My Guinness!

The 8 of us who meet up. (Leeds people + London people + Dublin people)

The yummy chocolates going back home to my family! As usual i dint buy more cos i always bring limited cash with me when i travel.

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