First Day in Dublin Town

Got in when expected, found our way to our hotel and, surprisingly, found our second wind as well. There’s so much to see in this town and we’re right next to Trinity College so there’s a youthful element that’s really vibrant.  We scoped out a few places for gifts, and then started off to see some of the major cathedrals the town is famous for. It was a good day for walking. We stopped by an old time pub and tried a pint, and listened to the locals discussing the day’s news, ( the Ryder Cup, horse racing, etc.).  True to his gamboling spirit, he tried to draw me into a local betting establishment, to wager a Euro or two, but I reminded him that we had a more important engagement with the Guinness Brewery, and their fabulous tour.  It really was something!!  At the end, you got a pint of the product, still the best example in the world, they served you in their brand new six-story facility, culminating with their “Gravity Bar” at the top.  From there, you could see above all of Dublin, and it was a fantastic view.  So many people, from so many countries.

We decided it would be best to “cab” it home, and plan for the evening. Alas, jet lag caught up with us and a short nap became a longer than expected sleep. Probably all the better, as we needed to be sharp for driving on the “wrong side of the road” the next day.

Did I say we……I meant Me !  Jim will be our master navigator.

It’s become a cold, blustery night, so we’re in, and ready to head up to the Sligo area tomorrow. Facing Petrol shock I do believe..

Larry Cracking the safe at Guinness

Service! Let's have some service!!!