It was very fascinating, as I got to study periods of my favourite subject for the first time, such as Irish independence, and this increased my enthusiasm for it. I never knew how significant the Easter Rising was.
We went to watch a contemporary, open-air performance of Hamlet, which I have never studied. Although it was confusing and windy, it was very entertaining, especially the ending when all the characters died.
I learned fencing at the sports grounds and I managed to win two out of three duels, not bad for a beginner. Then I was put through my paces in kickboxing. Even though my nose was punched accidentally, I managed to throw my fists in the right direction, and kick the target too.
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