Hello Dublin!

So, I got to the airport to take my flight New York-Toronto-Madrid and guess what? I could not board. I needed a transit visa. Yes, it is true that it is my responsibility to make sure that all paperwork is in order, but for a layover of less than 2 hours? Come on!
The good thing about all this, and believe me, it did not seem at the time that anything could be (i was really losing it) was that thanks to very good advice and help, I ended up in Dublin for a day.
So, although i was very tired I managed to visit the city center, take a historic walking tour, do a little shopping and enjoy some delicious sausages with mashed and beer.