World Cup is on

So everyone knows the world cup is here. Since ireland didn't qualify, most of the radio stations and papers have decided to support poland (since polish immigrants outnumber all others in ireland). Unfortunately, we've already had a humiliating loss to ecuador...a team who's qualified for the world cup only twice. To make matters worse, Mayra, an ecuadorian friend is visiting tonight and im sure ill hear all about it. On a more positive note, the weather has been simply perfect for the last week, but most irish are warning me that this past week has been "the summer" and not to expect this for the next three months. You wouldn't believe it, but i just realized that after a month in dublin, i have not traveled outside of dublin 1/2 (the core) except for my trip to france. Leaving the city center is for suckers ;)