Dublin-Day 1

There is truly only one word to describe Ireland thus far.. INCREDIBLE! Arriving in Dublin at 6:00 am (midnight at home) was not an easy transition but once we arrived at the Abbey Court Hostel, which is right on the other side of the O'Connell Bridge, everything changed.  Walking down the rugged cobblestone streets of Dublin, live Irish music consuming the air, so many people from all different backgrounds-all with a a different story-but all living in the moment, taking in everyone and everything. Dublin grasping on, taking hold of you... inspiring you to take a chance; a risk,  something you have never done before and NEVER looking back.  As we made our way down the streets, we walked into a lively Irish Pub with live music.  The pub was packed with people all engaged in the music.  After leaving the Pub, we walked down winding roads, through the city, back to our hostel and from our bedroom window, we witnessed the city come to life, as the lights shimmered on the calm river.  After a long day of no sleep, we all went to bed before 8, preparing ourselves for the next few amazing days that lay ahead in Dublin, the city of adventure.