Hello all. Currently traveling abroad in Ireland, Dublin to be precise. Tomorrow morning we head on up north to Belfast. So far, this has been a lovely trip. Navigating Dublin on foot is very exciting...one must cross roads agressively and not care whether one lives or dies. I find it invigorating. :D I have seen the GPO, short for General Post Office, and site of the last armed uprising in Ireland, at least to date. The people involved in the rebellion were then taken to Kilmainham Jail. Before that, we went to Trinity College and saw the Book of Kells and the Long Room. I shall post more details when I have the time, along with the histories and pictures. I just don't have that ability right now. (Though, these internet cafes are fascinating experiences.)
Today we went to Glendalough...an old monastic site. Did you know the name Kevin means handsome? It is the only European abbey with two entrance archways. Then we went to Powers Court Gardens in County Wicklow. Actually both places were in Wicklow. Most lovely lunch...potato soup with fennel and a slice of fresh bread... then lemon tart. Mmmmm. The Japanese Garden was breathtakingly beautiful...actually the whole place was. Dr. Watson has resolved to rework her landscaping. Haha!
Did you know the River Liffey splits Dublin in half, and it is tidal? The water level changes by fifteen feet usually. I think it's fascinating. By the way, before I forget... I saw an ancient diagram of Nelson's plan at Trafalgar in the Long Room at Trinity College.
