I feel like I was a smart person when I planned for this trip. Past Hannah was wise. She knew I’d be walking absolutely EVERYWHERE and she knew I’d get lost. A lot. I have a great sense of direction, I can be spatial sometimes, and I remember street names pretty well; even so, I allow myself the freedom to get lost. You can find amazing things when you’re wandering around like a babe in the woods.
Personally, in these first two weeks, I already have found some great graffiti,
I found a pub with a silly name,
I found a climbing gym (which is very, very relevant to my interests),
I found the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital,
I found almost-matching pink doors,
I found a blind, possessed Sigmund Freud,
and I found (and was seduced by) Mr. Oscar Wilde.
As long as you have a good pair of shoes, you can find some amazing things in this city. In any city, really. Just don’t give yourself deadlines. Take a day, make no plans, and allow yourself to meander around the streets. You’ll hit cobbles and asphalt, pavement and dirt, gravel and boardwalks. You’ll see something amazing or something amusing, I’m sure of it. Just remember to keep a hold on your purse and pack a lot of pairs of walking shoes!