February 3 2023
Pihla L.— Visual Diary 📍Dublin, Ireland
I had no expectations about Ireland, I mean I knew surprisingly little about that place. Had always found it facinating tho but really, all I associated with that country were the colour green, elfs, Guinness, The Middle Ages and drunken people. Once I arrived there I noticed my associations were all pretty much true. And to be clear, I love all of the things mentioned. Yet what really made me love Ireland was the kindness of people, their sense of humour, and colourful and briskness life and spirit of Dublin.
Finland and Ireland both share this quite dark and sad narrative in history. Both were oppressed by their neighbouring countries, nations were also despised by the neighbouring countries and both gained their independence’s in early 1900’s. Both countries are also very proud of that and really don’t take it for granted.
I will share a few photos I took there that one way or another inspired me. I hope you find them grand too <3