Working at Happythreads, in Dublin, Ireland, has been very educational and exciting. I’ve been learning about new marketing techniques, specifically working on the website and SEO. I’ve been settling into my workplace and my position in the company; the only downside is my long commute, where I have to take two buses to get there, and it typically takes me an hour and 15 minutes.
On Saturday, we went to Kilkenny, where we visited Kilkenny Castle. The castle was renovated to make it almost identical to its original appearance. The castle was beautiful and had a lot of history, so I thought it was extraordinary how they spent so much time making sure it was accurate to its historical time. After the castle tour, Rayna, Zoe, Lucie, and I went exploring around Kilkenny.
We first stopped in this little cafe and had lunch on their outdoor rooftop. After that, we went shopping. Rayna found a perfume store replicating all the known brands and scents. We had to step outside to smell the perfume sticks properly before buying what we wanted, which was an enjoyable experience. After that, we just kept walking around the town. It was beautiful and sunny then, so I photographed the architecture and landscapes around us. After Kilkenny, we went to the Wicklow Mountains, which were incredibly beautiful. Unfortunately, it was raining, so we couldn’t stay too long, but we learned about the extensive history of this site. One thing I learned that stuck with me was the story of St. Kevin, a man who went into self-isolation around the Kilkenny Mountains and lived in a cave.
Rayna, Emilia, Zoe, Lucie, Rylie, and I went shopping in the Dublin City Centre on Sunday. We walked around the city and explored parts we hadn’t seen yet. We then stopped in an Italian restaurant and got dinner.
On Monday, we went to the National Museum of Ireland, where I learned about Ireland’s extensive and deep history. Much of the museum’s history was based on speculation, not facts, because this information dates back too far to know why the Irish settlers lived a certain way or did something. One key part of this museum was that they had remarkably well-preserved mummies that dated back thousands and thousands of years in good condition.
This week has been very exciting and informative, and I cannot wait to learn more about Ireland in the coming weeks.