July 19 - Second Day

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Hi everyone! Today is Tuesday and we' ve arrived just in time for our lesson😄

See that owl on the left? That' s the symbol of the Trinity coffee bar.










An italian atistic work













Excuse me Madam, someone is pointing at your neckline! Well, this is pretty normal here: this statue portrays Molly Malone and, according to the locals, whoever drops by here and wants to get a sprinkle of good luck has to touch her chest - and also because doing so you are going to come back to Dublin for sure.👌
the stunning castle in the centre of the City


Ha' Penny bridge, so nice and romantic!😍

Caterina and I met some pals...

... in the meanwhile Elena met some real VIP: Oliver Gogarty and James Joyce. Cheers!



Boy, that was one tiring day! It's time to go home and hit the sack. See you tomorrow!

Location: Dublino, Irlanda

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