In this post I share about experiencing loneliness, anxiety and overwhelm as I continue to navigate my first few weeks in Dublin, and how a catch-up with a friend helped me shift my focus for my time in Ireland.
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The Cold Plunge: A Day Trip to Howth
In this post, I continue to navigate the quagmire of life admin required for setting up my new life in Ireland, and venture out on my first day trip to Howth, a seaside village outside Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: Trinity Trails
In this post I discover the fascinating history of Trinity College, the Ireland's oldest university, admire the artistry of the Book of Kells and take a wander through The Long Room, one of the world's most beautiful libraries.
The Cold Plunge: The Journey to Hozier
In this post I head to Marlay Park in Dublin to see Lord Huron and Hozier in concert. marking a milestone in my Canadian-Ireland odyssey.
Happy New Year from the Frosts
In this post, I'm exploring some more mythical characters associated with the festive season, starting with Ded Moroz, or Father Frost/Grandfather Frost, a legendary figure of Slavic pagan mythology associated with New Years Eve.
Yuletide Blessings
I have lived most of my life in sunny Queensland, Australia, where Litha/Summer Solstice falls close to Christmas. While I sweltered through heatwaves and sheltered from summer thunderstorms, I dreamed of colder places and experiencing a White Christmas. This year, I'm swapping Litha for Yule.
The Cold Plunge: Bog Bodies, Cemeteries, and Tram Cafes
In this post, I take reprieve from life admin to explore some weird and wonderful attractions in Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: Irish Life Begins
In first week of my year-long working holiday in Ireland, I navigate emotional highs and lows as I build my new life from the ground up.
The Cold Plunge: The Irish Chapter Begins
In this post, I arrive in Dublin, and face off with my deepest fears as I take the first steps into my 12-month working holiday in Ireland.
The Cold Plunge: Quirky Kensington Market, Sunset at CN Tower, and a Special Souvenir
In this post, I take a stroll around Kensington Market, and then take in the sky-high city views from CN Tower as the sun sets on my last day in Canada.
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