Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Off to Dublin today, as the weather looks a better prospect. Hoping for a Guinness near the River Liffey and a trip around the city.
We drove to Greystones, to catch the DART train to Dublin, which hugs the coast line as it travels towards the city centre.The train was on time and very comfortable and took approximately an hour; stopping at some very interestingly named stations, such as Salthill & Monkstown. We also had the chance to see the stadium at Landsdowne Road before we reached our stop at Pearse Station, located at the back of Trinity College.
We decided to take a Hop on – Hop off tour bus, and explore the city sights on the top deck. The tour took us past The Guinness Brewery and Storehouse, along the Liffey, past Dublin Castle, and as far out as Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo. We also changed routes and headed off towards the Royal Canal and the north of the city, taking in Croke Park and Glasnevin Cemetery, which we wished we had left more time to explore on foot, as it looked fantastic!
Before we headed home, we had to sample the local Guinness and some Irish fare, and as luck should have it, we came across ‘Kennedys Bar & Restaurant‘ on Westland Row near the train station. One Irish Stew, One Beef & Guinness Pie and a couple of pints later, we felt we had achieved our goal. We headed back to Pearse station and home again.
Following your adventures with much interest and a bit of the Emerald Isle green eyed monster!
All seems to be going to plan which is fabulous news.
Keep us all posted
Lots of love Anne and Paul xx
Hi Anne & Paul
Having a fantastic time! Weather not been on our side generally but not rained so we can’t complain. Slowly adapting to our new life on the road but the prospect of no alarm becoming more preferable daily. Hope you are both well and enjoying married life ?