Day 1

I woke up early this morning, maybe because of the time difference. I know, it's only one hour but still it means something. While I don't have the key from our lab yet, I can't go there too early, so I decided to take a short walk along the coast.

The beach is nice, not suitable for swimming (not only because of cold weather). There are thousands of seashells - all the small bright items in the sand.

Irish people are very friendly and they greet you even they don't know you. I have heard of it and this morning I experienced it on my own, everyone who passed by me said hello. First time I was surprised, but soon I learned its natural here - when you met someone on the beach you just say 'hi' - it's similar as our hiking 'hi'.