Carrantouhill

After a long time of looking and at least 10 test drives I finally found a car. I even had to drive to Dublin by bus on Friday, to visit some cars there, because they are much cheaper and the selection is bigger.
Even though it feels strange to drive from what used to be the passengers seat, the change is not as hard as I expected.

On Saturday I went on a hike with my flatmate Radu and Serban who lives in the same building. We went out to climb Carrantou Hill. It is located on the famous ring of Kerry.
On the starting point of our hike we could see the hilltop crowned with clouds in the distance 900 meters above us.

The landscape in this area is just great and even the weather was nice on this day.

After two and a half ours we reached the peak. For my part it was about the most that I could walk. But it was a very rewarding experience and there are more trips to follow for sure.

Radu, Serban and Dominik at the peak

Lá Fhéile Pádraig

Today I have visited the St Patricks Day parade in Limerick. This day celebrates Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland (373-493). He played a great role in converting the Irish to Christianity.

I was quite surprised, that at first the parade was of quite military nature.

There were a lot of armed soldieres, even tanks and WW2 airplanes.

After a while and lots of heavy machinery the parade began to turn more into what I expected. There were a lot of organizations, clubs and entertainers.

The main attraction for the kids were these guys. The kid in front of me was so frightened that she did not want to stay, after one of them came too close.

In case somebody is wondering if I am also working on something - Yes I am but there is not so much I can write about it so far. More to follow.

Officially enroled

Today I got my student Id card and I am now officially enroled.

I also had some more paperwork to do, which brought me into the city of Limerick. I am really fascinated by the fast changes of the weather. About 30 minutes before those pictures were taken there was not a single blue spot in the sky and it was raining cats and dogs.

New Room

Hi,


I have moved into my room in an apartment building in Limerick that is located halfway between city center and University. So far the weather is good, with little rain.
The next days I will go to the Univesity to get the remaining paperwork done and start working.
Another thing that I have to do is to get a car, so that I can see more of the country and provide you with more pictures.

There is also a comfortable living room that I share with my housemate from Romania, or as he said Transilvania. Whats itching on my neck by the way?

The apartment is located in the first floor of this building. I have encircled the window to my room.