I can tell you firsthand that the hospital system here in Cork is lovely. I wish that I wasn't already so familiar with it, but unfortunately I spent my first night in Mercy hospital. I left the next morning only to return 24 hours later. Clearly I've had nothing but good luck since landing in Shannon. I'm not really complaining though, it's really not that bad. The doctors, nurses and staff are all really nice and I currently have a private room so there isn't much to be upset about. I would prefer to be out exploring the city, but I still have 4 more months left. I decided to start this blog for two reasons. One, my friend encouraged me that it would be worthwhile for friends and family to get an update of my
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