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MY IRISH GRADUATION MEMORIES

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MY GRADUATION MEMORIES: THE HAPPIEST DAYS HAGING AROUND IRELAND

 

Hi everyone!

I’m really sorry, guys, for being so silent these days! Since I’ve come back I’ve been crazy busy. However, here I am, ready to share with you my Irish adventures!

So, first of all, the reason I went back to Ireland – to Galway, to be more precise -… to graduate!!! I spent there the past two years, in the first place to attend an exchange program and, then to take a master in journalism. Yes, I’m a journalist now and I’m super proud of myself.

After some days in Galway, my parents flew back home, but my boyfriend and I stayed, moving then up north to the Donegal region.

We stayed in Donegal town (the tiniest town ever! But super cute, though!) and we basically ate seafood and oysters for three days. If you want to taste nice Irish fish plates, Donegal is the best village ever! It faces the Atlantic Ocean and everything is super tasty and fresh.

I will miss Ireland so much… and my boyfriend and I are already planning to go back to the Emerald Island next Summer. I look forward to flying back to my second house!

 

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National University of Ireland

 

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My boyfriend, Stefano, and I 

 

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Jessica, Grace and I (‘love them!!!)

 

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My babes!

 

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The Ceremony

 

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The Quadrangle – National University of Ireland

 

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Galway – seaside

 

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Galway – seaside

 

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Galway – seaside

 

 

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A cute dog!

 

 

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And a cute cat!

 

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Hading around Galway

 

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The best toy shop in town!

 

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Shop Street in Galway

 

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Shop Street in Galway

 

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One of the best places in Galway to have a cup of tea and a piece of cake

 

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Dinner time (that’s my dad, BTW!)

 

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The family!

 

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Spanish Arch area in Galway

 

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The oldest street in Ireland

 

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The fireplace inside the King’s Head pub

 

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The King’s Head

 

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Brown Thomas store in Galway

 

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The Secret Garden! I love this place as much I love tea!

 

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That’s me unpacking my beautiful Chanel graduation gift! 

 

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Speechless!

 

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This is Donegal gloomy seaside

 

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The Donegal Castle (I have no idea why I have such a sad face! XD )

 

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Donegal Cathedral

 

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Oysterssss!!!!!!

 

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The Castle again 🙂

 

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The Castle again, again 🙂

 

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Donegal Town

 

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This is the end, guys!

I must thank my parents for these amazing years in Ireland. They have supported me and helped me during these tough, but exciting years.

My boyfriend, who has supported me as well, and who has been patient all those months apart, when Skype was the only way to reach each other.

And, finally, my Irish mates who couldn’t be better friends.

To conclude, thank you Galway for being such an enchanting place.

See you soon.

Love,
Giulia