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Irland 2007

Von: Mag. Anton Grill

Sept. 7th, 2007; Friday
At 9.15 we were all waiting at the airport for our flight. After 2 hours we arrived at Dublin airport and then we drove by bus to the Active-Language-Learning school. We got an information pack, Kieron, the course director, told us some rules we had to stick to and then the host families came to pick up their students.

Sept. 8th, 2007; Saturday
On Saturday we made a trip to Powerscourt Gardens. There are all kinds of beautiful flowers, trees and plants, and also a pet cemetery. Afterwards we went to Glendalough. There is an old monastery and two beautiful lakes. It was a nice day with lots of sunshine and amazing sights.

Sept. 9th, 2007; Sunday
On Sunday we went to Dublin. We had a guided tour. We did sightseeing with a guide from our language school. After this tour we had free time. Most of us went shopping on the famous Grafton Street. It was a nice day in the capital of city.

Sept. 10th, 2007, Monday
Monday was the first day we hat to go to the language school. It was really funny and interesting and we learned a lot. After school we hat to choose if we walked to the “mountains” or to stay in Dun Laoghaire. On the top of the “mountains” we hat a marvellous view. Afterwards we went to the nearly beach, where some guys went swimming. Later we took the next train to Dun Laoghaire.

Sept, 11th, 2007; Tuesday
We hat school again and then the chance to go to Dublin. WE went shopping and had lunch at McDonalds. At the evening we met and our friends and walked around in Dun Laoghaire.

Sept, 12th, 2007; Wednesday
Our program today was the Guinness Storehouse. Before we walked through the museum, we could buy some souvenirs. The Gravity bar was very impressive; there you have a 360° view of Dublin City and beyond. There are many expensive bars in the building, but we got a drink for free. At about 6 o’clock everybody was already at home.

Sept, 13th, 2007; Thursday
We had school in the morning. In the afternoon we went dancing. Our dancing-teacher was an older woman. She tried to show us five dances but she was to fast in speaking so we couldn’t follow her steps. We arrived at home at 17:30, but hardly anyone went to bed, because we had to meet at 3:00 am again.

Sept, 14th, 2007; Friday
At 3 o’clock in the morning- very cruel- we had to be at school again. We drove to the airport and after this we checked in, we waited for our flight. At 12 o’clock our plane landed in Vienna. All in all the week in Ireland was a nice experience.