Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
We left London in one of those unique English cabs..what fun.
Took a train to the west coast of England and then boarded a ferry for Dublin
. We've been on ferries in Seattle before, but this was beyond awesome. Had many floors, tons and tons of comfortable chairs and couches, movie theater, a big play room for kids, lots of places to eat and a huge store. It was a 3 hr tour (really) and a very smooth ride.
Last night had an Irish dinner at O'Shea's pub. The food is an acquired taste. Love the people, the dialects...but the food...not so much.
Dublin is a very old city with very few modern buildings. Pubs are everywhere and they all serve the local beer "Guinness". Dave and I went to the Guinness Storehouse and were very impressed. Arthur Guinness built his brewery in 1759 and signed a 9000 yr lease on the land. He married 2 yrs later and his wife gave birth to 21 children. The mortality rate during that time was 50% and 11 of their children died.
After touring, we went up to the Gravity floor on the top that had a 360 degree view of Dublin
. Everyone was given a free pint of Guinness beer and since I don't like beer (make mine wine) I gave mine to Dave. We met some fun Irish ladies and they also gave Dave a pint of beer. Good thing he only took a few sips of theirs or it could have been ugly. Lol.
For all you Doyle ancestors, Dublin has a DOYLE's Bar. Went inside to have dinner and because today was a bank holiday, they don't serve food. So we went to Hard Rock Cafe and had American food.
Tomorrow we leave Dublin for 3 days, rent a car and explore Southern Ireland. It should prove to be an interesting adventure as the steering wheel will be on the right hand side of the car and we have to drive on the left hand side of the road.
Be back in Dublin in 3 days.....
Dublin is Grand.....
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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Alice
2017-05-01
What fun you are having! Did you ever get your wine? Like the Doyle photos.....XO
kathyjane
2017-05-01
Wonderful pictures with a good bit of information- what an adventure! Tally ho and away you go to southern Ireland! I love the idea of a cabbie ride and the ferry! Especially the Red Lighthouse!
kathyjane
2017-05-01
Wonderful pictures with a good bit of information- what an adventure! Tally ho and away you go to southern Ireland! I love the idea of a cabbie ride and the ferry! Especially the Red Lighthouse!
kathyjane
2017-05-01
Luv the Doyles Pub pic!
Sally and Randy
2017-05-01
So jealous Sounds like a wonderful adventure. I think I would love Dublin. Can't wait to read more about your adventure. I heard Ireland is beautiful ❤️
Sally and Randy
2017-05-01
So jealous Sounds like a wonderful adventure. I think I would love Dublin. Can't wait to read more about your adventure. I heard Ireland is beautiful ❤️
Liz
2017-05-02
Wow! Looks like you are really getting around! Even time to up load photos and make comments! Super! This will be such a nice time line to have going for you after you are home and getting your photos in order! Blessing!!!
Liz
Perry
2017-05-02
Dave is starting to really relax ... must be all the excess Guiness, eh? Looks like lots of fun!
Jolyn
2017-05-02
I am sooooo envious! I LOVE the photos and your stories. You both look fabulous; free, fun-loving! Enjoy every moment of this trip of a lifetime (safely), and keep the stories coming! We love you guys!
Jolyn
2017-05-02
I am sooooo envious! I LOVE the photos and your stories. You both look fabulous; free, fun-loving! Enjoy every moment of this trip of a lifetime (safely), and keep the stories coming! We love you guys!
Arleen
2017-05-02
So glad you are having fun!! Enjoying your comments and photos. I leave for London on May 14.
XO
Perry
2017-05-02
Hmmmm ... so you didn't like the Irish food, eh? A colleague here at UCSD who has spent a number of years in Ireland (as well as in Chicago) mentioned that your sense of Irish food is what Chicagoans think when they get "Pizza" in San Diego! LOL
kerryschlieder
2017-05-05
Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts on this blog. Wish I could have taken you all on this trip. Arleen, have an awesome time in London too. Wish we were there at the same. Love to all.