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The 2009 Volvo Ocean Race.

Well, I’m leaving Ireland for the last time in a couple of hours. I am very sad about it. Anyone who has read this blog knows how much fun I have had here. My expectations coming here were incredibly high but every moment here has lived up to what I wanted. The friends I have made, the things I have done, and the countless pints I have drunk are all very dear to me. I’m not going home though. I still have about seven weeks ahead of me if I don’t go crazy from travelling so much before going home. Tonight I fly to Germany where I will be for a week or two.

All the nice yachts have come to Galway.

I leave Galway at a bad time though. Currently, the Volvo Ocean Race, a nine-month yacht race around the world is stopped in Galway for two weeks. They got in late Saturday night after the pubs closed to a roaring audience around the bay just outside my balcony. People were everywhere and they had music and fireworks to greet the first boat. Also, thanks to my rugged good looks and inescapable charm, I got a couple of hot girls without a place to stay to come to my place to continue the party. The few remaining American students also came as well as some of our Irish friends. It was a great party that lasted until the sun came up. It was a memorable last party.

The racing boats out of the water.

The Irish competitor, the Green Dragon.

Anyways, for the past few days Galway has been buzzing with visitors and there has been live music and people walking around just outside my window admiring the yachts that are being repaired. In two days though they will all start racing around Galway Bay which is supposed to be so cool. I wish I could see it but I have more to do here in Europe. I meet my sister in Poland on June 22 but until then I am on my own. I consider myself to be an independent person but three weeks completely on my own will be testing. I guess my writing will have to keep me company.
Well, this is goodbye to Ireland. I love it here and consider it a second home. I’m sure I will be back again and I will be very glad when I do, but I’m sure it could never be as electric and fun as it is now for me. This has been a once in a lifetime gift that I will never forget. What an experience.