This question never seems to disappear. When you are little it is easy to pick an answer: teacher, zookeeper, astronaut, astronaut that teaches people about zoo animals in space. However, in college things change. That question takes on a new kind of weight.
My First Year Seminar professor highly recommended attending a session by one of his former students, Allison Rockey, who graduated from Hope in 2004 majoring in Religion and Accounting.
Today, Rockey works as the Director of Programming for a digital news site called Vox. The Classics nerd in me rejoices at their name which is the Latin word for “voice.” It’s a fitting name as Vox delivers news in a unique voice that is different than your traditional news site.
When Rockey spoke at Hope last year she explained Vox as using data journalism: helping people understand major issues happening in the world around them in ways that are understandable and interesting.
They use a lot of videos, maps and something they call card stacks which break down the main points of a story. I got excited when I saw they were added to Snapchat’s Discover section. Today they had an interesting first person piece on anxiety that was actually posted on their website in July, but they reformatted it for the Snapchat platform.
Their logo is in the top left corner. It’s all yellow until you click and read.
Sometimes I’ll see Allison Rockey’s name on the end screen and I finally remembered to take a screenshot purely for this purpose.
Rockey made her way from being the Marketing and Communications director at a church doing work to expand their digital presence, among other things, to being Director of Programming at a digital news site.
One of the things she said that stood out to me the most:
Your dream job might not exist yet, but when it comes along you’ve got to work hard and stand out to grab the opportunity.
So, I have no clue what I am going to be when I grow up. However, it is encouraging to hear people like Allison Rockey talk about how, when they were faced with life after college, they did not know where they would be headed, let alone know that their dream job had yet to be created.
Sure, not knowing is scary, but there is always hope.
Thanks for reading!
~Erin
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Jake is a pretty involved guy here at Hope College. He is a Nykerk Play Morale Coach, he is a staple member of the Dew Crew (perennially in the front row), he plays bass on the Worship Team, and he is the founder of the #fashionboys movement on Snapchat. I sat down with him to find out some of his perspectives and words of wisdom on the real Hope College issues and ways of life.
Jake’s thoughts on future freshmen:
“They’re not who they think they are. That’s about it.”
On Nykerk:
“Nykerk is where dreams come true, hearts are mended, and friends are made. It’s friendly competition. It’s fun, it’s cool, it’s cooler than the Pull*, and it’s not just for girls.”
*BUT the Pull and Nykerk are both really awesome in their own ways!
On life in a res hall:
“Living in a res hall can easily be the best two years of your life. Treat it like so. ‘Nothing good happens after midnight’ is a lie. And love your neighbor.”
On Worship Team:
“Worship Team isn’t as cool as people think it is. What I mean by that is the people on it are not as cool as they think we are. Worship is hard sometimes, and the way we worship isn’t the ‘best way’ or the ‘grandest way’ or the ‘most effective way’ or ‘God’s favorite way.'”
Jake and our friend Chip “giving a lesson” at our Lessons and Carols Service in December!
On Dew Crew:
“Don’t pay to join the Dew Crew at the beginning of the year*. Just walk to the front. Also, just because you’re in a student section, it doesn’t mean that you have to become a mean person.”
*Paying to join the Dew Crew gets you three cool Hope t-shirts, but I can attest to what Jake says – I never paid to “join the Dew Crew,” but I’ve stood in the front row at games, but I also really don’t go to games all that often… It’s all about what you want from the experience!
On cottage life:
“Make sure that when the winter comes you don’t just go from class back to your cottage, or else you’re gonna go insane. You should probably do your dishes. Eventually. Whoever’s room is the closest to a common room should be a person who tends to stay up late, or else you’re going to run into a lot of problems.”
On Phelps:
“It’s so good. If you say that you can’t find anything good there, then you’re bad at eating.”
On fashion:
“Be comfortable, but that doesn’t mean physical comfort. That means, find comfort in the way that you dress. Bootcut jeans are only ok if you’re wearing boots, and if you’re wearing boots, they’d better be steel-toed. The real poser is the one who condemns anyone else. I’m the real poser. Take pride in looking cool and make sure you’re actually cool too. Pretty soon, you’ll figure out you’re not cool, and that’s the place you want to be.”
On Snapchat:
“Snapchat makes sense. I’d say, take advantage of Snapchat as a way to get used to looking dumb without seeing people’s reaction when they look at you.”
On Lemonjello’s:
“As hipster and ‘in’ as it might be, the coffee is actually really good. It’s also not actually a residence hall, even though you see college kids there all the time.
On Hope:
“Don’t get too attached to Hope. What I mean is, eventually, you need to begin to think of yourself in the future, when you won’t be a Hope student anymore, or else you’re going to have a rough go at it (like myself). Don’t waste your money on laundry. Call your mother: she’s the only mother that you have. If you’re a guy, stay away from girls. If you’re a girl, stay away from guys. If you have questions about that, come talk to me. I’d be more than happy to share my views. And don’t date my sister.*”
*His sister is a freshman at Hope. Big brothers, you know?
So, there you have it. Words of wisdom from Jake. If you have questions for Jake, make sure to leave a comment on this post, or contact me and I’ll be sure to pass it on to him! Feel free to get ahold of me via Twitter (@hopekathryn17) or by sending me an email at kathryn.krieger@hope.edu. Thanks for reading!
Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with you, O God?
To be honest, I thought my procrastination habits would be a thing of the past upon my entrance into college. Well, here I am, in my second semester, and I will be the first to admit that my procrastinating is at its very peak. That being said, I must apologize, as I have, like you might have guessed, procrastinated writing a blog for a few weeks now. Fear not! Here it is.
As always a list. However, this list will have a title. Without further ado… A few things not to do when you should be doing your homework/writing blogs that I’ve done over the past few weeks:
Play Zombies. As I have mentioned before, my closest friend Zach attends Arizona State University. The distance between us has not at all hindered our friendship, but rather during our time apart, our relationship has blossomed. Zach and I have facetime dates nearly every night, but not just to talk. Because we’re both that cheap (or innovative, depending on how you look at it) that is our method of communication while we “fend off the undead hordes” together over Xbox Live. As Hope soccer coach Steve Smith likes to put it, “Xbox literally destroys my players’ GPAs.” Well coach, to you I say, check my transcript! Read it and weep, I’m doing better than last semester.
Clean your dorm room. I have this not-so-awful habit of cleaning when I get stressed. Some, like my roommate, would consider that a great asset. However, let me tell ya, cleaning is awesome until you put it ahead of that 4-page paper due at 8 AM the next morning. On the bright side, at least you’d get to study all night in a clean room, eh?
Call your parents. Before I say anything offensive, I love you dearly Mom. Yet, when I get on the phone anticipating a 5-minute phone call, those 35 minutes of chatter sure do fly by quickly. Now, don’t get me wrong, keeping in touch with your parents is VITAL… especially during your freshman year. Just try to keep the conversations short and sweet when there’s school work that needs to be completed.
Go Grocery Shopping. Who can study effectively without their favorite snack? Answer: nobody. I completely agree with that notion. But, wandering around aimlessly at Meijer comparing the prices of crackers is not going to bode well for your academic success. Trust me: been there, done that.
Pray. Yes Hope College is a Christian University. And no, there is NEVER a bad time to pray. That being said, it is probably unwise to enter into a 20-minute conversation with the Maker the night before a midterm exam (at least, prior to any studying). Yes, God does work in mysterious and wonderful ways; I’m not denying that. However, of His many revelations I have witnessed, He is yet to reveal to me the exam answers in Sociology 101. Quiet time is the best time, just spend some quality time in your textbooks along with your scripture.
Workout. I’ve never been one to stay at the gym for extensive periods of time. If I haven’t said it enough already; I strongly dislike running. Yet, it was only a week ago that I found myself at the DeVos Fieldhouse eyeing up my extremely averagely sized biceps for a little bit longer than originally planned. I guess my brain needs a workout more than my body does sometimes.
There you have it. Those are only six of the numerous ways that I procrastinate regularly. Hear this, if nothing else: if you’re going to put off your school work until the last minute make sure you like coffee, little to no sleep, and at least be capable of delivering in clutch situations. Enough with all of these buzzer beater shots, walk-off home runs, and game winning goals. The test of a true man comes at 10:55 when that reading response is due at 11.
When you really get good at putting off work, you’ll start writing blogs to stall even more. It’s probably time to get started on that ministry 201 paper…
Recently on the Hope College Facebook page for admitted students, I received a message from a future student asking about my typical day. I told her that I would write a blog post about it, since other future students are probably wondering the same thing.
And that’s how this post came to be! I hope you enjoy hearing about what a typical weekday would look like for me, which is definitely different than what a typical day looks like for another student here.
Morning: On a weekday I’m either waking up for work or class. Let’s pretend it’s a Monday. I wake up at about 8:30 to get ready for class at 9:30. My routine usually starts with climbing (yes, climbing, our beds are lofted) down from my bed, rubbing my eyes and heading to the bathroom. I brush my teeth and wash my face before heading back to my room to get dressed, put some makeup on and get my bag packed. I usually eat a granola bar, fruit or oatmeal for breakfast.
Class: My first class of the day is Writing for Media, basically a journalism class. We usually have a lecture or in-class activity to do.
Chapel: On Mondays I go to Chapel after my first class. I sit with some girls in my sorority for the brief service.
Class: After Chapel, I head to my British Literature class at 11:00 a.m. This class is mostly lecture with some areas for discussion.
Lunch: On Mondays I’ll either eat with my friend Andrea at Phelps or get a take-away box from Cook if I have a lot of work to do. Cook dining is only for upper-classmen, but I have enough credits to eat there.
Break: I have a two-hour break between my second class and my last class of the day. Depending on how much sleep I got the night before and whether or not my homework is done for my next class, I’ll nap or do some homework. Thrilling, I know.
Class: My last class on Mondays is Creative Writing from 2:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. In this class we might have a short lecture, but most of it is discussion and sharing. We just finished our poetry unit and are now moving on to narrative!
Finally done with classes: I probably sound like a grandma because at this point, if I didn’t nap before, I’m going to nap. If I already took a nap, I’ll do homework or goof around with my roommate until dinner.
Dinner: My friends and I usually eat at 5:00 p.m. Now I must really sound like a grandma. You guys thought college was going to sound interesting, but this is my daily life.
Post-dinner: Depending on the night, I might have different things going on. Some nights I have work, some nights I have sorority events, on Tuesdays I have Bible study, or I might be meeting with a group to work on a project or writing. It’s different every day for every student, especially since there’s so much going on. My roommate is on the sailing team and in the fall she has practice every day after classes. Sometimes there are seminars around campus that I’ll go to for a class or just for fun.
And then at the end of the day I’ll shower and get ready for bed 🙂
This isn’t what every day is like at Hope College, but I’d say it’s a pretty fair representation of what I do every day this semester.
I hope this is helpful to those of you wondering what it’s like to be a daily Hope College student!
There are couple things that Hope College really segregates from other colleges and campus is one of them. The campus at Hope College offers great possibilities for students. For example, this fall the new music hall named Jack H. Miller, which became the center for musical arts, was finished. Or the Art Museum called Kruizenga Art Museum is brand new. These two buildings are the newest ones, but places like DeVos Fieldhouse (Basketball/Volleyball), Martha Miller Center (International Center), Van Wylen Library or the Science Center are buildings, which are also very new buildings. Besides that, the dormitory rooms are clean, not damage, and basically everything on campus is a walking distance.
Kruizenga Art Museum
Friendly and welcoming people
The students, staff, professors or maintenance are truly friendly and welcoming. It is not part of the game or a “theater” to make a great impression on you. People at Hope behave like that everyday.
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Very approachable professors
If you see a professor that you share an interest with then do not hesitate to speak with him/her. Of course, speak with him/her as one is professor not a friend or family relative, but go definitely talk with them about your major, where you come from, where do you go to school, what is are you planning to do after Hope or what are major requirements.
An excellent location
Lastly, the location of the campus itself is brilliant. The campus is one block away from the downtown of Holland, where is basically everything that students need for their life at Hope. It is 40 minutes from Grand Rapids airport and roughly 2.5 hours from Chicago and Detroit. Also, the train station, is about 5 minutes walk from campus, which is highly convenient.
People say that there are no bad questions – which can be true in the classroom – but during a college visit it is not exactly like truth. Let me give you an example. Below is a easy accessible screenshot of the Hope College profile.
These are good examples of bad questions because they refer to information which is already very accessible. It shows that the student has not done that much research about Hope College, which also illustrates the level of interest.
On the other hand, here is an example of a good questions:
What makes Hope College better than other liberal arts colleges?
What opportunities are there for at Hope College for summer research?
Does Hope College have a strong alumni network?
It is not about doing hours of research about the college. If one spends about one hour of searching for the basic school information, then the student should have a good idea about the college. Also, I would not give that much credit to reviews of colleges because everyone is different and students visit & attend colleges for different interests and purposes.
Lastly, avoid questions about things which are on the official website or another college profile website. Come with questions which will make the tour guide or college representative think.
If you’d asked me two years ago, I would have said that I hated Chicago. I would never want to live there. I didn’t even like visiting for the day. I’d take a shopping trip to the suburbs at the drop of a hat, but you couldn’t make me go into the actual city.
Ugh.
This is one perk of dating a guy who lives in Chicago: Because I’ve been fortunate enough to visit him several times throughout the past year and a half, I’ve also discovered some really wonderful spots throughout the city that I never would have known existed otherwise. I love the city now, and I snatch up any opportunity I get to visit, like this past weekend over Winter Break.
Chicago is awesome for Hope students because it’s just a quick day trip away (my roommate and I left after class one Friday last year and made it back later that night). Hope’s SAC also takes a trip there every year. During that trip most people stay in the Loop (“Downtown Chicago”), but if you ever have the opportunity to explore some other neighborhoods, here are some of my favorite spots!
*Disclaimer: I am NOT a Chicago native, nor did I spend much time there for the first 19 years of my life even though I’ve always lived within two hours. This is a very incomplete list of the city’s best places and I’ve probably gotten some neighborhoods somewhat wrong, but I tried my best.
And now…
The List
Coalfire Pizza
Address: 1321 W Grand Ave // 3707 N Southport Ave
Neighborhood: West Town // Lake View
Favorite thing: Lasagna pizza with whipped ricotta; CUPCAKES
I love Coalfire for many reasons, not least of which is that it is so different from a lot of the other pizza places around Chicago. Don’t get me wrong, I love deep dish as much as the next fake Chicagoan, but I’m a thin crust person at heart. Coalfire does amazing thin crust with out-of-the-norm (but not weird) toppings like whipped ricotta. Ugh. Put that on anything and it instantly gets fifteen times better. The service is also amazing. I’ve had a really great experience with the staff every time I’ve been there. And the cupcakes. Oh, the cupcakes. Even if you’re full when you leave, take one or six to go. They’re actually cheesecake cupcakes. I had a salted caramel one when I was here on Sunday and it was amazing. Just make sure not to make plans here on a Monday – they’re closed (so sad)!
*Note: I’ve been to both locations and the one on Southport is much larger, busier, and in a more attractive area, but I strongly prefer the Grand Ave location. It’s smaller, cozier, quieter, darker, and more chill, and I’ve never waited more than 10 minutes to get in (I’ve waited for much longer than that at the Southport restaurant – worth it, but tough).
Wateriders Chicago Kayak Tours
Address: 950 N Kingsbury St
Neighborhood: River North/Goose Island
Favorite thing: Tandem kayaking!
My boyfriend and I went to Wateriders in August and it was AWESOME. I want to do this every year now. We researched a lot of places to ‘yak the Chicago River, and this was the most affordable option and we had so much fun. It was a really great experience and we will be back!
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Address: 3404 N Southport Ave // 1505 N Milwaukee Ave
Neighborhood: Lake View (Southport Corridor) // Wicker Park
Favorite thing: Brown Butter Almond Brittle
Jeni’s is a nationwide (ish) chain that I first discovered on spring break in Charleston, South Carolina, last year. They have some really unique, delicious flavors. And it’s all so good.
*Note: I have only been to the location in Wicker Park, but I’m sure the Southport one is equally amazing. The Wicker Park location definitely lived up to my high expectations from experiencing it in Charleston!
**Additional note: It’s pricey, but you can order their ice cream online if you really want it but can’t make it to Chicago!
Skydeck
Address: 233 S Wacker Dr (Sears/Willis Tower)
Neighborhood: Loop
Favorite thing: Night time!
It’s so cool to be able to look out over the city (day or night) from the Skydeck and see for so many miles from the 103rd floor. Supposedly you can see Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan from up there on a clear night, which is pretty cool. It’s a stunning view and a really awesome experience!
Plein Air Cafe
Address: 5751 S Woodlawn Ave
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Favorite thing: Mocha
I just discovered the Plein Air Cafe this weekend and I fell in love with it. This is possibly the cutest cafe I’ve ever seen with the sweetest decor and really good coffee. If I lived in this area, I already know that I’d spend way too much time hanging out in here. And it’s connected to the Seminary Co-op (below)!
I looked up the Seminary Co-op after leaving it this weekend, and apparently it’s kind of a big deal. I guess it’s hailed as one of Chicago’s really great bookshops, and I can see why. It was quiet and felt studious, but it was also colorful and geometrically winding, filled with shelves marked with genres I’d never even heard of with so many interesting-sounding books that almost seemed to leap off the shelves just with the environment of the store. I loved this place, and I will be back.
Margie’s is your classic ice cream parlor. It reminds me of places I imagine my grandparents going on dates all those years ago. Both locations are pretty cramped inside, so be prepared for that, but it’s an awesome standby pick for really good ice cream and a really nostalgic atmosphere.
*Note: I’ve been to both locations and I prefer the North Center one. They’re both pretty cramped (it’s a super busy place!), but Margie’s in North Center was a little less overwhelming to me.
Art Institute of Chicago
Address: 111 S Michigan Ave
Neighborhood: Loop
Favorite thing: “Blue and Green Music” by Georgia O’Keeffe
The Art Institute is one of the world’s best art museums. This place is home to my favorite painting of all time, and a lot of other really wonderful (and confusing) pieces of art. Make sure to stop here – you could explore it forever and still not get through it, but it’s definitely worth a trip and the entrance fee!
Museum of Science and Industry
Address: 5700 S Lake Shore Dr
Neighborhood: East Hyde Park
Favorite thing: Weather zone – Learn about how tsunamis, tornadoes, avalanches, and more work!
Mega throwback picture from my trip here in high school!
I love the Museum of Science and Industry. It’s a classic Illinois-kid field trip spot. I actually took a science club field trip here in high school. I wasn’t even in science club (shhh). I went back this weekend and I will never cease to be amazed by this place. There is so much to do and I’m sure I could spend days there and still feel like I hadn’t seen it all, but it is an incredible place in which to spend any amount of time. So, so cool.
*Boyfriend on the avalanche exhibit (before we figured out that it was supposed to simulate an avalanche): “I’m not sure what I’m learning, but I like it.”
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
Address: 3401 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Neighborhood: North Park
Favorite thing: Cinnamon pancakes
The Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club has arguably the best breakfast I’ve ever had. NEIU is taking over the building and putting in a dorm, so be sure to get here while it’s still in existence in this location! I’m sure they’re just moving somewhere, but the spot they’re in now is so cute and put-together. It’s the perfect place for a sweet or savory breakfast.
Honorable Mentions
Portillo’s (The chopped salad, the cheeseburgers, the chocolate cake shakes, the cheese fries… Oy.)
What’s your favorite place in Chicago? Leave a comment, tweet at me (@hopekathryn17), or send me an email at kathryn.krieger@hope.edu! Also, be sure to check out my Etsy shop (LakesPointCollective) and donate to Dance Marathon! Thanks for reading!
The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.”
This past weekend (plus Monday and Tuesday) my family and I took a trip to Las Vegas. Hope students had the two extra days off for Winter Break and my mom wanted to take advantage of what might be the last time my family is (mostly) all able to get together for a family vacation.
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We flew out on Friday night, which ended up about three in the morning Detroit time in Las Vegas.
That Saturday we visited the Strip, which is the long stretch of hotels, casinos, shops and restaurants. At night it feels a lot like Times Square.
The hotel lobbies in Las Vegas are extravagant. I found myself looking at the scenes of replicated cities, monuments, places and wondering whose idea was this?
I’m sure whoever decided that Las Vegas would be what it is today had money on their mind.
The next day we visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona and the Hoover Dam on the way back. Those are two landmarks that simply awe you in their presence. One land-made and one man-made, I couldn’t help but wonder how it all happened.
I also got to see a Cirque Du Soleil show that night… and you bet I was wondering the exact same questions as I did when I saw the Strip, the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam.
On our last day, Monday, we sat by the pool and explored a more rural Las Vegas at a local mall. The contrast between the bustling downtown and the quiet mall was strong. It felt just like an outdoor mall back at home.
Our plane was scheduled to leave that Monday night, but ended up getting delayed and canceled at three in the morning Las Vegas time. We finally got a ride back the next afternoon, and my mom dropped me off at Hope this morning, just in time.
While my last 24 hours have been exhausting, the trip was well worth it. Las Vegas isn’t really my city, but it’s definitely an experience that you should have. The same goes for the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. (And the Cirque Du Soleil. It’s on my list of top ten favorite things, ever).
I’ve been going to classes in Ireland for six weeks already. I’m baffled, I’m incredulous, I’m flabbergasted! The time has slithered past me quickly and in the most wonderful way, but if I’m being completely honest, I’m ready for a break. Luckily for me, in my time of need (as in any), God provides – this coming week is midterm break for the IES Program! Praise! This is a week where there are absolutely no classes and the week is mine to use for whatever I like.
In another stroke of luck, what I’d like to do is hang out with people who love me, specifically my family and guess what?! I’m happy to announce that my loving family is visiting me and my sister over break! We are so blessed to have them come and visit us and be apart of the Dublin culture we’ve become so used to over the past months.
This is my family! We are very close and I couldn’t be happier that they’re visiting me here in Dublin soon!
This is just a little preface to what is coming: my family and I traveling around Ireland for a bit, then heading to Salzburg, Austria. My parents are HUGE Sound of Music fans, and that is where most of the film takes place. So, readers, be on the lookout for future blog posts because I’ll have tons of pictures, words to share, and most likely lessons that I’ve learned throughout this time of rest and relaxation.
This past weekend was one of the best weekends of the semester so far, and it happened right here in Ireland! On Friday and Saturday, Meg and I traveled to Cork in southern Ireland. It was beautiful.
This was the bed and breakfast we stayed at! The owners made us feel right at home.
On Friday morning, we had taken an early train and arrived into Cork station around 10 a.m. This gave us plenty of time to check into our bed and breakfast (which was just about the cutest place in the world we could have hoped to stay in). Our B&B was called the Fenroyd House just outside of town, and the owners – Tony and Avril – sat us down as soon as we got there, brewed us a pot of tea/coffee and gave us a map while telling us everything there was to do in Cork and the surrounding areas.
This is the main strip of the city Cobh. The buildings are all painted bright different colors – I love it!
We took them up on one of their recommendations and took the train to an outlying town called Cobh (pronounced Cove) where there is a museum about the Titanic, since it was the last place the ship stopped before heading out to the Atlantic to famously sink. We stood where first class people stood on the deck to watch their loved one’s embark, and we learned about the elegance of Titanic. Truly a great museum.
It’s like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! So many different candies.
After that we walked around town and stopped in a Sweet Shop while taking in the breathtaking view. Then it was time to head back to Cork and eat dinner. I had the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten, only to be told later that Cork is the food capital of Ireland. Wow!
Saturday brought a whole different adventure: we went to see/kiss the Blarney Stone! According to Irish stories, the Blarney Stone is supposed to give you “the gift of gab” once you kiss it. We kissed the stone, walked through the Poison Garden and a Fern Forest and headed home. It was a tiring, but extremely satisfying weekend.
Here is the Blarney Castle! On the very top you can see people getting ready to kiss the Blarney Stone. It’s quite an experience!
At the Blarney Castle, there was a poison garden growing. This was where all sorts of poisonous plants grew in one area. Eery, but cool!
We also followed a fern path and saw huge ferns growing! They were probably on the grounds for hundreds of years!
It’s good to be back in Dublin, but not for long. We head to Austria next week, we stay tuned!
