Rain, Tea, and Soup

First off, Ireland makes you like the rain. It's not rain, like at home - huge dirty puddles, giant rain drops that soak you to the bone, miserable, awful weather. Nope, it's a light drizzle. It happens about three times a day. Sometimes it rains harder, but it's never too bad. Thunderstorms sometimes happen at night, but they're fun, and only last about 10 minutes. All the rain only lasts about 5-10 minutes, then the sun comes out, sometimes a rainbow, and you're good to go again.

However, the rain makes you crave tea, bread, and hot soup. I understand why the Irish eat the way they do. My friend Katie and I went out to lunch the other day at our new favorite place, the Bodega, a jazz club with a beautiful old fashioned bar, comfy red plush seats, and delicious tea and food. When we got there, we immediately both wanted warm food and tea. Whenever it seems that we go out for food, we all want stew, soup, a baguette, tea, etc, etc. It's hearty and delicious and soothing. It warms you up and makes you feel cozy and at home.

P.S. try Shephard's pie here. It's ridiculously delicious. And Irish people love desserts, mostly chocolate cake and apple crumb - both delicious, and basically every restaurant not only offers both of them, but most people order them. Irish people like their food.
Mmmmmm. Cheers.