Sunday, April 13, 2014

Lauren's 21st

Saturday through Sunday afternoon, I was away at Lauren's gaff (the word they use for "house" here) in Donabate. I took a bus there on a route I had never taken before, transferred to a second bus, and got there safely. So proud of myself!

Anyway, it was Lauren's 21st birthday party! She doesn't actually turn 21 for another 10 days, but because she has assignments due right after her birthday, she wanted to have her party before. I arrived at her house between 5 and 6, because I honestly was not sure how long the bus would take, or if I would get lost...etc, and I helped her family set up for the party. Her family and friends were so nice and welcoming, and even though I only knew one person besides her at the party (Rory was there), everyone who I met and talked to was so cool. People did not leave the party until a little past 3am, so Lauren and I and her friend Michelle who was also staying at her house, did not go to bed until 4.

Lauren's family were by far some of the most amazing people I have met in Ireland! I ate meals at their house last night/this morning that were bigger than any meal I've had during my entire time in Dublin. They also drove me home so I didn't have to take the bus (so nice of them!), and we stopped to walk around Malahide Castle for a few minutes, which is so pretty! Oh, AND they gave me a whole lot of extra food to take back, so now my meals are covered for the whole week. Thanks guys!!

Lauren and family, if you're reading this, thank you so much for your hospitality and everything, and happy 21st once again!!!


Malahide Castle

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