An Irish Bouzouki for a wee Jewish lass

My new instrument, the Irish bouzouki, I finally unpacked and, surprise of surprises, it was set up and tuned. I immediately cranked out The Water is Wide and it was lovely, it sounded great.  The instrument is a little bigger than I thought it would be and I need a good lesson in how to hold on to it.  Maybe the mandolin teacher will want to play it next week.  The frets are farther apart and while I can hit the ground running it will be at a trot and not a brisk pace.  It is tuned one octave lower than a mandolin but jeez the sound is deep and lovely.  Today, during the Jewish High Holy Days, I be a wee Irish lass playing a big tune.