Since I last blogged I was in the big city-- Madrid. Remember when I said "sprawling metropolis?" Well, I sort of take that back, but it really is a lot different than many of the smaller places I've been traveling to. For example, there was a theatre district like a very small scale NYC or London. There were um, "skyscrapers" (not really, but let's just say really tall buildings), and the metro is complex (much better than the C-Train!) like Paris. My overall impression of Madrid was a positive one, but I much prefer the smaller destinations I think. Also, I think I was anxious to get my flight to Dublin so I had other things on my mind.

Getting to the Madrid airport was fairly easy. I had been told it would take me ages, but it seemed to go by fast and without incident. Once I got to the airport I checked in and was free from my bag!! I ended up wandering the airport shops and gave into duty free temptation..... Nina Ricci Le Paradis.Retail therapy strikes again.

Once I got to Dublin, it was fairly easy. Customs was a breeze--- "How long are you here?"..."Have a good time"... ha....then I collected my bags and off I went to find Seamus &Family's house. The best thing is the bus drivers are all very helpful. Maybe I'm a bit biased but everyone is friendlier here...I don't know. I feel way more comfortable and when I'm in a shop, on the bus, or wherever, I feel like I'm being taken care of in a strange way. I suppose hospitable is a word that might describe it...

Anyhow, I'm rambling. I eventually found my way to the house and it felt really good to be there. I feel right at home. I've got to watch the kids play sports (gaelic football) and I even got to see a funny class play last night.

I haven't done much touristy type things yet as I haven't been feeling all that great, but I'm up for it today and wouldn't you know it's raining. Ha! But that's why it's so green here..and all the trees are blooming.

Note: The black dog is Sheeba! That is the family dog and she's pretty awesome. Though, she doesn't like men with hats or white vans. She can hop tall fences and makes friends wherever she goes. She is quiet I haven't heard her bark yet!

written by  Sarah Andrea on April 30, 2010 from Dublin, Ireland
from the travel blog: Europe 2010
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Hi Sarah! How long will you stay in Dublin? Will you be there for whole weekend? Have you been in touch with Paddys daughters...Mom & Dad said maybe the're not living in Dublin anymore cause there was talk of them going to Australia or something? Anyhow, please say hello to Seamus and family for all of us and Paddys daughters too if you see them, they should come to Canada sometime! Need more pics, haha!

Stay safe.
Love Mommsie

written by  Mommsie on April 30, 2010

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