First Day at Hostel

Well today was pretty eventful. Had to get out of the hotel by noon, which wasn't a problem except that the Russian lady at the check out wouldn't let me use my gift cards...had no idea what I was talking about. Not a big deal and was actually a bit humorous. Loaded up my big pack, all 50+ pounds of it and jumped on to the Luas...awesome mode of transportation. The ride was packed with people all the way to my stop, Abbey road. Once I got off the Luas, I made my way to the hostel and found it easily, thanks to my hours of wandering around the streets yesterday. I am currently staying at Mnt. Eccles hostel in Dublin, a pretty interesting place no doubt. It could be a rough night for me sleeping in a dorm style room with a bunch of other people, but we'll see how it goes. I finally had a full meal. The basement of the hostel has a big kitchen where you can make your own stuff...so I finally didn't have to eat at McDonald's tonight. And although I only had some noodles and corn, it was satisfying.

Before I grubbed up I had to find some food and some other things, like soap. I decided, after I checked into the hostel that I should walk around and find some supplies. I immediately got lost. This time I was lost for roughly three hours, and at one point, I was so lost that I came within two blocks of my hostel..from the opposite way. Then turned around and went all the way across town and found my hostel coming the opposite way of that. Basically did a 20 mile loop. At least it wasn't raining...constantly. I was able to find a little store and bought some noodles corn and soap. Just a regular bar of soap..no big deal right? Well this soap..according to the package, has the 'traditional aroma of coal tar'? Who the hell wants to smell like that? Well anyway I guess I'll be smelly like a dirty asphalt worker for the rest of my trip, but at least it's antibacterial soap so I won't smell like b.o.

Tonight after I ate I decided to walk down to the city centre again. Earlier today it was unbelievably busy with shoppers and performers and everything else...absolutely nuts. Tonight, they had a big light show in the square right next to the spire, and music playing for everyone. I only caught the last 5-10 minutes but it was pretty awesome to see all those people there dancing and enjoying it. Tomorrow I plan on hitting the National Museum and National Library for most of the day. Should be fun.