Just arrived in Dublin, but first thing's first - Download festival in Donington. Had always deep down suspected that festivals were in fact a bad idea to begin with - and this one had its moments... But will not be bitter and remember bad stuff (will just brush on briefly) but rather shall remember the good bits. Children with tents near us were absolutely mad. On final night kept shouting "Hurrah - riot night" and similar. Was sure at one point the children were trying to set our tent on fire. They did not sleep all week. If did, they woke again after 2-3 hours and bravely resumed drinking, whilst discussing which items they had not spewed on overnight. Did this used to be me?
Entire crowd of approximately 70.000 pax all went mad on the final day, throwing bottles, breaking toilets and so on. Really felt at that point like was not a dignified situation to be in at current age, and would rather stay at five-star resort in Greek islands. But oh well. Saw some bands and drank some beer as well, which was good. Let's see... Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Marilyn Manson (!!!), Korn, Evanescence and Papa Roach were some favourites. Manson was especially super.
Ran out of money with two days to go, and also VISA cards decided not to work. So was not beneath self to scurry through thick crowds looking for empty beer cups in order to recycle - you earn lots doing that, ended up funding beer for one whole day and food for the final day. Ha.
Due to extreme lack of personal hygiene (shining examples; no toilet paper provided at all, very little running water and no soap) and very unhealthy food, have now got cold. Though after night of luxury at the Travelodge outside Donington (own shower!) am now better already.
Staying at hostel in central Dublin, have already ventured to pub for first Irish Guinness (good for cold surely)- and hostel seems really nice, especially in comparison with camping-situation of previous week.
Will be here for a few days, then heading to Galway for the weekend. Then some touring through Ireland on way back to Dublin to fly out in about 10 days. Hope can update before then.
Will just post some pictures when get home to Sweden.
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Good choice, Galway is one of the most vibrant Irish destinations, with pubs and restaurants, arts, crafts and culture, regardless of what time of year you visit.
Consider a day trip to Newgrange, when in Dublin.
how awesome is that first shower after the festival?? i remember that from last year... unclean unclean!
Did Kraig get up to his usual shenanigans on the last day? :)
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