Erasmus Irlanda

Today in class we did something special. In the first hour I had language class, but in the second hour, instead of teaching, we had a somewhat different activity. A barista course. In it, we have been taught how to make coffee with a professional machine. We've been taught how to make latte and mocca, and how to draw a picture with foam. Everyone was making the coffee they preferred, and then we had free time to drink it. We all liked it a lot. The rest of the day was unremarkable.  

Today is Sunday. This morning, my host-mum woke me up and took the German student, the Italian student, my host-sister and me to Cork. Cork is one of the most important and largest cities in Ireland. Although it was a bit far away and it was a couple of hours drive, it was worth it. He took us to the mall. There were many shops there that don't exist in Spain, with very hice things. I bought a beautiful top. We ate at McDonald's, and when we finished seeing the shops we took the car to go home. On the way back, we stopped at a souvenir shop selling typical Irish items. There I bought gifts for my family, and a souvenir cap for myself. I loved seeing the shop with all the typical things. Afterwards, we went back home and I went to rest.  

Today my host-mum told me that there would be no one at home all day. That's why she took me to the house of another exchange student with whom I get along very well. She was in the house with two other Spanish girls, so I had a great time. We've been watching scary movies and chatting. I've had lunch and dinner at his house. Afterwards, we went to the cinema all together with my host-sister and my host-mum, and another exchange student with her host-sister. We have seen the movie "My big fat greek wedding 3". Although it was in English, we understood it very well. It was a little bad, but very funny. We laughed and enjoyed it.  

We didn't have any morning excursions today. I've gone to class like a normal day and learned some new things. At lunch we have been talking to some Irish people with whom we have become friends and it has been very entertaining. At the end of school, we went to the pitch, as usual. At the end of school, we went to the pitch, as usual. It was raining a bit, but I still tried to play football. I'm very bad, but the Irish more so! Afterwards, we bought some pizzas and something to drink at the store for dinner, and at 7 pm we went back to the institute to see an event that had been organized for all the exchange students. An Irish night! We have seen a girl dance a typical dance, and another who has played typical music with the harp. Afterwards, we danced and sang together, and we taught some things about our culture. Then, we ate some typical food. It's been a lot of fun and I've learned a lot about Irish culture.  

Today has been a very important day in which I have learned a lot. I've been to the National Ploughing Championships! The NPC is a very characteristic festival in Ireland, held every year. It's basically about farms. It's been about 3 hours drive. When we arrived, we had to put on some wellies because it was all wet and muddy, as it had rained. After that, we went in and we were looking at everything. There were stables with cows, sheep and other animals of all kinds of breeds. We've also gotten several free stuff. They gave us apples, chips, a tote bag... But without a doubt, what I liked the most was a cowboy hat from Aldi. We've been in line for a while, but it's been worth it because it's super cool, and I'll take it as a souvenir. We have also seen the most important part of the festival: the tractor contest. I wasn't too interested in it, but my host-dad loved it. We've also been to a country concert. We've kept going around and seeing

Today in class we have done a lot of things. First thing in the morning we did self-defense, which was very interesting. Then we did first aid and were taught how to use a defibrillator. Then we've had technology and music. Then I had a cooking class, where I baked some delicious cookies. Then in geography we've been playing cards, and we taught the Irish people some spanish card games. I came home and in the afternoon I went to the gym with the Italian student who is also at my house. I really liked the gym, so I´ll probably go in Spain.