This is going to be a quick update because I'm exhausted and need to sleep because I have to be up at 4 for my flight to Paris.
I stayed in the best hostel so far on the Aran Islands. It felt homey and the Italian manager all made us food for dinner. This was a great idea because then you get to meet and see everyone. I started hanging out with some Canadians because there were a lot! I was the only American and they kept poking fun at me but it was all in good fun. It was a pretty crappy day though but it ended up being a great experience.
Connemara was beautiful, I did a lot of walking! I have some great stories but ask me in person because they're better that way. The hostel was in such a remote place but beautiful. It was 6 km to the town! So the swiss kid and I walked a long distance just to get some pasta noodles for dinner! I got some great pictures and video!
So the nickname everyone gives me at hostels is either America or Florida. I thought they were pretty funny, not very creative though. I've actually started to respond to it. I've counted how many roomies I've had in the past week and I've had 29 so far! Tonight, I'm at my brother's house and he's in Spain. So it feels weird to be alone especially when you sleep in a room with 8 people..
It's so great to be meeting so many different people frome so many different places. I think backpacking Europe was the best decision I've ever made. I can already feel myself just growing and learning so much! I haven't been stressed out at all as well! I don't have to go on a schedule and I can do whatever I want. I got lost the other day and I didn't even worry about because I knew eventually I'd find my way. This is such an amazing experience and this is only the beginning!
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awesome, rockstar.
ReplyDeleteI know for sure you've already grown a lot. I'm glad you're being proactive about this trip and looking to learn rather than just "have fun"