FIrst Pub Experience

I have finally made enough friends to go out for a drink with, so last night when drinks were chea; (allgegedly), I went out with three Frenchies and one South African. They decided to go to a place called The Lounge because drinks were cheap (allegedly) and the atmosphere is relaxed. The place ended up being nice and calm although the crowd was a little odd. I did not feel like having a Guinness because it didn't seem like a pub to me and I didn't want to spoil it, so I had a rum and coke for 7.50 Euros! Anyway it was nice to talk with people from different countries and discover some of the differences between the societies. Also the French tried to tell me that their cheese is better than anything in WI...laughable. The area where we went, Dublin 1, is very old and unique with brick and cobblestone roads and beautiful little shop areas that were buzzing in the night. Very cool area.

Here are some pictures I took around the city the other day. The one above is a guy playing fiddle like a madman in the city centre...and he was amazing. Had a huge crowd watching him on Sunday. Great great player.

This is a government official...can't remember his position...giving an update on the bailout situation to the news. To the right of him are protesters and I just barely missed being on the news.

Below is part of the city center where there are constantly people going around to shops and markets, and to wherever else they may be going. Christmas ornaments are up.