Sunday, April 22, 2007

Dublin Update

Dublin is a great city with something always going on. As I mentioned before, I walk a half-hour to work and a half-hour home along the Liffey River. Below are pictures of my apartment building and the area where I work.

During the weekends there is an influx of people and it gets crowded everywhere. The pubs, restaurants, and shops are packed all the time. I've learned to add 5 or 10 minutes walking from one place to the next because there is a lot of foot traffic on the sidewalks.

I've learned where most things in the city are and how to navigate city centre, I no longer need to carry around a map with me. There's also things in Europe that I've gotten used to and things that I miss from North America, but I do have to say I'm enjoying the coffee over here.

I have not posted in a while and I have stories and pictures to post in the upcoming week. I will be trying to update as much as I can. Check back soon.
Above, the building where I work.

Around the International Financial Service Centre (Above: the building with the yellow banner is where I go for coffee some afternoons when it's nice and just sit outside on the balcony on the second floor).
The Docklands in the International Financial Service Centre
The Sign for Smithfield and Smithfield Market
The Horse Market in Smithfield (In Dublin City Centre)

My Apartment Building in Smithfield Market
Horses in the Market on a random Saturday.