So, one country gone and two more to explore. I am now in Paris, and it is Christmas time. I just got back from a midnight service at the Notre-Dame and I am going to Disneyland on Christmas Day. But let me tell you about Dublin first:
We arrived in Dublin on Dec. 18 at around 6 pm. We went out to a great Irish pub with great food, and of course some beer and cider. Then we got up in the morning for our first day in Dublin. We got up on Sunday and decided to hit Christchurch for a church service. It was a crazy big, and beautiful, and amazing church. Then that afternoon we took a train to the coast and took pictures at a place called Howth, a fishing town on the coast.
Then the following day (Monday) was our 'sight seeing' day. We walked around Dublin (it is really not that big) and saw St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, Stephen's Gardens, and some stores. The grand sights! Of course I hit up Starbucks! Dublin is beautiful and if you have a chance, go see it! I would go back any day.
Then the following day was the shopping day! Found a pair of boots (needed some), and got some souvenirs. Us girls had a fun, and tiring day; finding the hidden gems, meaning stores, that Dublin holds! Then that night we went out again to Temple Bar, and to The Clarence Hotel, which is the hotel U2 owns and it is the hotel U2 lives in when they are not on tour.
Then the last day was just a chill day. Finished up some shopping, took some pictures, cleaned our apartment, and the guys made us supper! Taco's, it was great! And then we went to bed...only to wake up at 4 am the next morning and fly to Paris. Dublin was so amazing, in fact I found it so great I would live there. The people truly are as friendly as everyone says!
During our time in Dublin God was nothing, and is nothing, but good. He has protected and provided for us the entire time. Thank you for your prayers and support, we have felt them here. Our trip to Paris from Dublin was crazy. We had a 5 hour delay in Dublin, but still got onto our connecting flight from England to Paris. Then when we hit Paris we took the train to the Notre-Dame (our hotel looks out onto the Notre-Dame). The train was stuck on the tracks for an hour (someone committed suicide, so please pray for their family) and it took forever to finally get to our hotel. Tension was high and we were tired, and we saw fights break out and all, but God is good. We all got to the hotel safe and sound, and nothing was stolen. Thanks for your prayers again!
And now it is Christmas, and today (Dec. 24) we went and saw all the sights, and then we went to the midnight mass at the Notre-Dame. And now it is 1:30 am here in Paris, and it is Christmas Day. Today, being Christmas Day, we will be going to Disneyland in Paris. We all thought it would take our mind off of family, and besides, everything is closed in Europe on Christmas! And then on the 28 we will be flying on over to beautiful Rome.
The time is flying, and before I know it I will be back at school with only three months left. Life is crazy and every morning I wake up, and all I can think is: God is good, and to thank Him for all He has done for me. I woke up this morning (our first morning in Paris) and I could not believe that I was in this beautiful country. All I can do is thank God! I am so happy to be here.
Know I am missing you all so very much at this time. I love all of you and think of you many times a day. Mom, one day we will have to come here together. I know that together, we would have so much fun! We would have an amazing time!
Please continue praying for us: especially for calmness and peace. Tensions have been running high. Especially for me...I just get on edge easily, and everyone here can tell. Pray for safety, Paris is know for it's pick-pocketing. And that we all continue to focus on God and all his goodness and blessings.
Merry Christmas to all, and remember the reason for the season: Jesus!
Love you all!
Jessica
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