Final Post
So, the program is nearly finished. We leave Derry tomorrow morning at seven in the morning to start our long trip home. The past three weeks have been beyond amazing, and I think as soon as I get home the first thing I do will be to sleep for at least twenty-four hours. Maybe more. I've gotten such an immersion into a culture that is incredibly fascinating, and met with some incredible people. We've seen examples of the best in people and the worst in people, and heard stories that I will never forget.
In conclusion, here is a list of observations I have made during my time here:
1. Super glue in Ireland really in super.
2. 60% of all men under the age of 50 (and some older) have some variation of the pyramid haircut.
4. Public urinals are never, ever designed with flushing mechanisms.
5. It rains at least four times a day
6. There are more sheep than people.
7. All roads are so narrow as to be barely wide enough for one car...on a two-way road.
8. If you take any two Irish people and put them together, they can and will find something to argue about.
9. The average age to start drinking in Ireland is 13.
10. Irish people curse...a lot. And they start around six years old.
11. Complete strangers will go out of their way to help you.
12. There are more bars than there are traffic lights.
13. Whereever you are in the city, you are within a two minute walk of some place that sells prepackaged sandwiches and unusual flavors of fruit juice.
14. Fries are chips, chips are crisps, and crisps go on sandwiches. Cookies are biscuits, biscuits are scones, and scones are round. (and really really good)
15. Europeans really do have bad teeth.
16. Not only do they drive on the left side, they also walk on the left side. This makes for a great way to meet the locals when you forget and try to walk on the right.
17. Going to the pub is a family outing.
18. Everyone, and I mean everyone, over here hates George W. Bush with a passion (I knew I would get along with these people).
19. Football (soccer) is not a sport, it's a national obsession.
20. A sandwich with salad does not actually mean you get a salad with your sandwich, but that it will have lettuce, tomato, and onion on it.
And now, I'm off to the pub to watch the next World Cup match. Slancha!
In conclusion, here is a list of observations I have made during my time here:
1. Super glue in Ireland really in super.
2. 60% of all men under the age of 50 (and some older) have some variation of the pyramid haircut.
4. Public urinals are never, ever designed with flushing mechanisms.
5. It rains at least four times a day
6. There are more sheep than people.
7. All roads are so narrow as to be barely wide enough for one car...on a two-way road.
8. If you take any two Irish people and put them together, they can and will find something to argue about.
9. The average age to start drinking in Ireland is 13.
10. Irish people curse...a lot. And they start around six years old.
11. Complete strangers will go out of their way to help you.
12. There are more bars than there are traffic lights.
13. Whereever you are in the city, you are within a two minute walk of some place that sells prepackaged sandwiches and unusual flavors of fruit juice.
14. Fries are chips, chips are crisps, and crisps go on sandwiches. Cookies are biscuits, biscuits are scones, and scones are round. (and really really good)
15. Europeans really do have bad teeth.
16. Not only do they drive on the left side, they also walk on the left side. This makes for a great way to meet the locals when you forget and try to walk on the right.
17. Going to the pub is a family outing.
18. Everyone, and I mean everyone, over here hates George W. Bush with a passion (I knew I would get along with these people).
19. Football (soccer) is not a sport, it's a national obsession.
20. A sandwich with salad does not actually mean you get a salad with your sandwich, but that it will have lettuce, tomato, and onion on it.
And now, I'm off to the pub to watch the next World Cup match. Slancha!
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