Ireland...promising start in Dublin

Ireland is a whole new adventure. Yes, there is the relief of being able to understand most of what is going on in terms of the language, but I have to say that the Irish are a crazy bunch of people. My impression (and take not of the disclaimer that I am a tourist, recently arrived and with limited information) is that that they live life to the full and with good reason What they have experienced as a nation from the crippling famine to the so recent divisive political 'moments' explains in some part their enthusiasm to express who they are at any given opportunity. I am only just learning about their devastating history and am learning more the longer I stay here. I began my journey in Dublin and so this is my first post. I learned about their complicated history with England, religion and hardship. It is a beautiful country with contradictions and complex views. I love it. I think that perhaps this post should be about Dublin. From the politics to the amazing library at Trinity College followed by evensong at Christchurch Cathedral and then a whiskey sour at a bar on the way home. Yes, I embraced the entire Irish culture!