I'm here!

Hello boys and girls...

I'm in Ireland at last! I'm still alive, don't worry. I'm fine for the moment.

The fly was on time, but I didn't get here without incidents :D When I was check-in at Barajas airport, I realised that my suitcase was overweight. It was 6 kilograms overweight! I had to take out a bottle of olive oil, and two of "licor de hierbas" (herbal liquor?). What a pity! I felt embarrass taking them out of my suitcase. Otherwise, I would had to pay 15€ per kilogram!!!! Anyway, I phoned Pako, a friend that lives near airport, and he tooks the bottles away. After that, I bought two more in the tax free shops.

I met two nice Spanish guys on the plane. One of them is working here since 1998! I look up to this kind of people. The other one is here on holiday, but he comes from Oxford.

The first challenge was to get information in the tourist information. It was great! They understood me and I understood them. I could buy a ticket bus for a week (26€). It's valid for LUAS tram too.

The second challenge was to take a taxi. It was easy, but taxi driver's accent was terrible. I understood him at all. I had to phone Noelle to get there.

Noelle is very kind, she's my landlady, the sister in law of Alicia's friend, Ana (Ana is married with Martin). Anyway, she prepared some food to have dinner (a pizza, something made with crab, and a cup of red wine). She explained me all about the apartment, buses, and shops near here. I met Miroslav too, my flatmate. He's from Czech Republic. He's gone to Italy in the morning but he come back on Wednesday.

I was talking with Noelle for a while. It was one of the most strange situations I've never been. I've never spoken and listened to in English for a long time. It's exciting!

Today, I got up early in the morning because I was very nervous to sleep :( First, I went shopping to Aldi supermarket. It's at about 10 minutes on foot. So, I have now food to eat. I can survive a week at least :D I needed to ask for it to some people, so I practised speaking again.

Next, I went to the city centre to get some information in Paddywagon office and in an English academy. I was emailing to Colin, my private teacher, but he hasn't responded me. I don't know what happens to him. Just in case, I'll get in touch with other people to exchange English-Spanish language.

Now, I'm resting at home. I've met with John (Alicia's friend) at the Spire at 8:30 pm. We are going for a drink. I'm happy to see him again. He's very kind and friendly. I'm very grateful to him, because tomorrow I'm going with him, his father, and some friends to see a traditional Gaelic football match. I don't know what this exactly means but it sounds great. It could be a nice experience. He's going to collect me at home at 12:30 pm.

That's all for the moment. I put a photo of the apartments complex, but you can see more on picasa album (click on the Photo Album).