The Road is Life

I bought my Eurail pass today. My plan is to travel the continent for around a month after the program is done. I've already picked out a few cities I want to go to for sure, Prague, Vienna, Barcelona, etc. But I also want to stay flexible in case someone I meet on the road has any hidden gems. I am excited and nervous to hit the road on my own, I know some of you back home are probably uneasy about me going off alone, but I assure you I will be cautious, and know that I will have a computer with me as I go so I will make sure to always post where I am. Technology is wonderful for keeping us connected.

In other news I had a very good week here in Galway. Tuesday the photography society had a meet and greet in the college bar. I went expecting to have a pint and make a little small talk and head home. I ended up meeting some very nice people and going out with a few of them. I found that having no expectations makes everything a positive experience. I was pleased to find out this week that my friend Dave is coming all the way from Wisconsin to visit, and we are going to go to a concert in Wales. I am very excited to see a familiar face. Until then I will keep traveling. This weekend I'm headed to Dublin and next Thursday I leave for five days in Paris.

I have to say I feel so grateful to have this experience, and to be able to feel like I'm having the experience I want while I'm here. I really do hope to come back to Europe someday, and while thats not impossible, I know there are no guarantees. So I'm happy I'm here now, especially now when I can be young and selfish and not worry too much about responsibility. I know these experiences will be something I keep with me always, and I'm so happy I can share them with all of you. Stay warm and well, and keep reading.

In response to a question: Craic (pronounced crack) is slang for a good time, it can also be used to mean news. Common phrases include "It'll be good craic" or "What's the craic?"