catching the sunrise

So today has been a remarkably long and short day. I'm getting to the point where I really have no idea what time it is, ever. I just know when I'm hungry, and I know when I'm tired. But aside from that confusion, it has been a great day. I left the airport last night around 7 (after only a few minor bag problems... did you know they weigh CARRY ONS??) and flew through the night. It was great--I got to see the sunset (gorgeous), when i dozed off then woke up confused about what was going on, I peeked out the window and saw the great Ursa Major constellation, and then I also got to see the sunrise. All within 7 hours!

Then I arrived in Dublin, waited a few minutes, and figured out that yes, Ireland too has Scooby Doo, since it was playing loudly on the TV. It has been a whirlwind of information ever since We have met people, walked around the city, got our housing, lugged suitcases up lots of stairs, and have just had an overall great time. It really does seem as if it's not really real yet though... there were many times today when I was walking around then just thought, oh wait, I'M IN DUBLIN!!! I saw a sign for Trinity and thought "I'm going to Trinity this year!" and then thought, wait, that sign was in the window of the TRINITY LIBRARY. That makes sense.

But it's all very cool, very European, small cars, old men riding around on their bicycles, and tons of fantastic accents! We did see some sort of parade with a ton of balloons and the cars honking, and we're not quite sure what that's for. And there are many signs about the Lisbon Treaty! All very interesting. All right, I'm off to go attempt to unpack for a little while, then go to bed, because I am tired!!!!

Love and miss you all!
From Dublin

AP