back in london

it was kind of weird leaving the country so soon but ireland was an overall good experience. when people have been asking me how the trip was, i either say it was a good time or it sucked... can't really make up my mind. i would say that all in all, it was a really fun time and i do recommend going to dublin (when it's not raining 24/7).

words of wisdom for traveling (when staying in hostels)...

• bring hostel sheets (i have the "sleepsack") so you don't have to touch the dirty sheets that have been on the beds for years
• bring a travel back pack (unlike scott and brittney) so you have enough clothes to change every once in a while
• bring a heavy rain coat
• we've learned that "independent" hostels (ones that aren't chains) are the best ones to stay in because all of the company's money is devoted to one establishment instead of being spread through europe
• if you use http://www.hostelworld.com, make sure you don't get influenced by what people say because the people writing the reviews could be prisoners

that's all i've got... i hope this helps in all your endeavors.