The Last Day In Dublin.....

Monday was our last day and we wanted it to be one of our best days in the city. Joan had an exam in the morning so I stayed home, cleaned the flat and packed the rest of our belongings. We went into the city and went to the Guinness Storehouse, it was a good time and Joan got a certificate for preparing the perfect pint. Lastly, we went up to the Gravity Bar and we could see 360 degree views of the whole city. It was amazing.

We ended up meeting some friends at this bar that´s called, The Church. Reasonably so, because it is an old church. It is quite large, with a long bar down the middle. We met with Sara and Cristina (the girls from Girona) Timi from Hungary and some German girls. It was a bit tense at first because (as Joan told me later) he had talked about me, those girls heard him on the phone with me etc so they were waiting to see the girlfriend. After a bit, the air seemed less tense and we mostly talked with Sara and Cristina. I found this great place for dinner, Cactus Jack´s. It´s no La Bonita but it was good (and overpriced). I had found all these great places to go and we really only had one night to see them in. We decided to go to Cafe en Siene. Words cannot begin to describe the way this place looks, but I´ll give it a try.

Walking in you immediately notice the multi-colored mosaic tile floors and the long bar that seems to go on forever. The bar has vaulted ceiling and lush plant life everywhere you look. Each room is a bit different, with brick walls, marble tables, artwork and Greek statues holding lights that cast the warm glow around you. The dining area has large iron chandeliers with crimson light shades. There are three floors of this amazing, chic place and the decor´isn't even the best part. Café en Seine can cater to up to 1,500 guests at one time so it would be the place for an amazing party. Every Friday and Saturday night they have live DJs and during the weekdays you´re very likely to hear jazz music. The prices are reasonable and they know how to make a Mai-Tai. Check out www.capitalbars.com and check it out for yourself. ( I should get free drinks for that awesome recommendation)

We ended the night at Starbucks with a Caramel Hot Chocolate and a Espresso Dopio. We caught the bus back and relaxed and unfortunately had to pack.

The trip to the airport was quick and we were able to check in without a wait. We had our last Butler´s Chocolate Coffee and pastries and we went through security quickly and turns out this huge plane only had maybe thirty people in it so we got on fast off fast and didn't have to sit by anyone else. I even ordered my drink and snack in Catalan! Small feat but I was proud of myself. I start my Catalan classes tomorrow. They are every Monday and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. I should learn soon, at least I hope. So having four hours of class a week isn't so bad.

We met up with Shabir tonight and had tapas and a coke with him. He's going to Paris Fashion Week with his girlfriend, I'm sure it will be amazing. Hopefully soon, once Joan and I start making some money we can take a trip to Italy or maybe Paris. Our two year anniversary and Valentine´s Day are within days of each other so who knows.

Tomorrow will be so busy, we have so many things to do. The rest of the week will be like that as well, we have to meet with immigration lawyers, go to job interviews, go get furniture and decorations for the flat, etc.

I will update with more news (hopefully very soon) when I know something.

Take care
love always

C.M.