First day of classes everyone, and everything went pretty well. My teachers are amazing and they make the whole transition of sitting in a classroom during the adventure of a lifetime an easy one. So shout out to the faculty---thank you!
Breakfast- school provided
Lunch- school provided. I seriously wish I would have taken a quick picture though because it was incredible. hand-tossed salad and a whole wheat roll with light butter.
Dinner- Dinner, on the other hand, was an unexpected treat. After a few errands at the Tessco (european kroger) we decided dinner in town would be a nice way to end the first day of classes. We ended up eating at Bodega! A traditional Irish restaurant with a farm fresh flare. While the meal was rather pricey; it was worth the atmosphere, memories, and service. I had the Lemon white fish which was poached and drizzled with mushroom cream. Served atop traditional irish veggies with a side of mashed potatoes (fun fact--this is the first serving of potatoes i've had since arriving). I paired it with a Takun Reserve Merlot. This meal came out to be about 24 euro. Pricey but worth it!
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| beautiful chandeliers and candle light |
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| handmade oat rolls with seed oil and vinaigrette |
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| Lemon poached fish and mushroom cream atop whipped potatoes |
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Dessert: Just a short way up the road is a popular pub called Geoff's. An important aspect we were reminded of at orientation is that Ireland is only stereotyped as a drunken country. IT'S NOT! Just like the whole sugar concept, Irish locals enjoy things not abuse them. Therefore your local pub is a place for all families and loners. They serve delicious food and even coffee. Tonight we had black coffee with pear and almond tart with a scoop of ice cream. (6 euro)
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| Not to mention their sweets here aren't loaded with sugar, but homemade ingredients and light sugar. |
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| Ashton and our roommate Sara! |
Tomorrow, castle tour and Dublin weekend planning! Stay tuned folks :)
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