It began with a nice visit to a local coffee shop called Costa Coffee. It appears to be the equivalent to Starbucks. I ordered a gingerbread latte that was as delicious as it looked!
(sorry, couldn't get it to turn...)
Then we strolled through the various malls of the area, and even discovered a Gamestop!
(I wish my store was this big!)
Next, we found a few other little shops. At least they looked small until we walked in! Some store here have small storefronts, but seem to go on for miles once you are inside! Although this just makes more room for all of the awesome goodies inside!
(My name, in train)
Finally, we had a "family" dinner with the other Carlow University girls as well as two new friends from Illinois. Their names are Sarah and Jamie and they study at Saint Ambrose. We had really good homemade potatoe soup, courtesy of Allison, as well as sandwiches, cheese, crackers, chicken nuggets and chips (thats Irish for french fries!). Allison even used her mom's soup recipe! So it really was "family" dinner night!
(Dinner in the making.)
In the preparation of the soup, Allison even added a secret ingredient and wanted us all to guess what it was. When no one could figure it out, she told us she put coconut oil in it! Apparently it helps with a variety of things including a quick boost of energy. I couldn't tell it was in there, but after learning more about its good qualities, I am glad she snuck it in!
One more day until classes start!
Yours Truly,
Alicia
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