Exploring Ireland and Northern Ireland
In addition to learning about peace and reconciliation, I also explored the island and made wonderful friendships along the way. -- After landing in Dublin, I started exploring right away. First off, I went to the Christ Church Cathedral, which was originally founded in 1030 by Vikings. Though this church has undergone construction and renovation since its establishment, it is crazy to think that it has been around for almost 1,000 years. On another note, the architecture reminded me of Prague Castle. -- Then, I took a tour of Trinity College Dublin, which was originally founded in 1592. Scholars like Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett have attended this university. Look at how beautiful the Old Library is. I got lucky because they are closing it next year for the next 10 years due to needed renovations. As a nerd, I absolutely love visiting old and breathtaking libraries. -- At the end of the night, some friends and I went to some pubs and danced. Even though Guinness is made in Ireland, ...