St. Patrick's Cathedral
View of Dublin from top of Guinness Storehouse.
We talked it over in the car on the way home and after much discussion decided that we liked Dublin over London. Don't get me wrong, we've loved our London trips and plan more. You can't beat London for history and things to do- it's a brilliant city. But we liked the vibe in Dublin better. It's more easy going. And for all the rain quite cheerful. We decided it's the music, the Irish banter full of stories, and the pubs which make it a delightful place to visit.
For the short time we were there we squeezed the most out of our trip. It was one of the most relaxing trips we've taken because we're finally learning what we like when we travel. We picked a hotel in the heart of the city within easy walking distance and then walked all over. Our walks took us past St. Patrick's Cathedral where we went for Easter Sunday Service. Also to the Guinness Storehouse, Grafton Street, the Temple Bar area (for local music and pubs), the Gaiety theatre, Christ Church Cathedral, and Connolly Train Station.
We took the train 2 hours north to Belfast and met up with our friends Rita and Stephanie. Great to catch up with them! Then back to Dublin for one final night. We didn't make it out to the Gaol or Hospital--
maybe next time!
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