Integration step by step

It never crossed my mind that Finland would be somehow exotic to people all over the world. Got a lot of questions about Finland during my work week from co-workers and guests. I tried to paint a colorful picture about my Nordic paradise and felt like a salesman for the nation.

Kylemore Abbey

The interior of Kylemore Abbey

One of my favorite parts about working in hostel is trading travel knowledge and tips with seasoned travelers. My bucket list is expanding by alarming rate.



Made a small mistake with reference numbers and caused unnatural aging to my co-workers, but I learned the importance of making notes to the system. I'm gonna remember it better from now-on.
You live, you learn. It's important to learn from your mistakes, but not to dwell in them in this line of work. There is so much to learn and remember that you just have to plow through.

I phoned Expedia to figure some things about reservations, I have to admit that it was a bit frightening at the start. Luckily my previous experience from hotels helped me quite a bit.

I was tasked to buy a new pool cue and 3.5mm audio splitter to the hostel. It brights up a work day, when you have some unusual tasks to do. I also learned a bit more about the city and can find my bearings easier.

Calming view in Connemara.

I booked a day trip from Galway Tour Company for Saturday. Tour included stops at Connemara, Cong Village and Kylemore Abbey and it's gardens. Trip was well organised and I got glimpse of what skills you need to posses to be an astounding tour guide. I have to visit Connemara again and spend more time in the village. I can't explain the magical feeling I got while being there. The beauty of the park is amazing and as a Finnish person, I'm of course mesmerized by water features. It felt like time stopped in the village and it's going to stay like this forever.
Dear Ireland, I will leave a piece of my heart to your incredible island.