Dundrum

Today I tried to wake up earli-ish because I wanted to go to Dundrum, a small village right outside of Dublin. It only takes a 20 minute ride on the LUAS to get there. The LUAS is a tram serving Dublin which is supposed to reach most parts of the city. I find it quite weird though, because it only has two lines and they're not connected. I think you would need to walk through the city at least 15 minutes to get from the Red Line to the Green Line, which doesn't make much sense. But I assume it is a work in progress and they'll eventually connect the two. It doesn't affect me much regardless, since I'll be walking to work everyday.

Dundrum is such an adorable place. I just loved the houses with coulourful doors and windowpanes, the cute little shops and the beautiful Holy Cross Church. Dundrum is also home to a great shopping centre. I loved it for two reasons: the italian restaurant of one of my cooking idols, Jamie Oliver, AND the awesome three stories high Hamley's toy shop. The kid in me just took charge and I completely got lost in there... I regret nothing! ^^

Dundrum

In the afternoon I headed back to the city and, since it was still early, I went to the Natural History Museum. Mammals, birds, fish, insects... they have it all. My favourites were the giant deer skeletons in the Irish Animals section. Unfortunately, pictures weren't allowed... But I'm pretty sure I won't forget their impressive size. They were so, so big!

I had so much fun this weekend. Everything is so new and exciting. I think I'm going to love every minute here! But after so much exploring I must get ready for my first day at work tomorrow... Wish me luck!!