Part of our package through CIE included a really big Irish breakfast each day. A traditional Irish breakfast consisted of Eggs, Bangers (sausage), Rashers (bacon), potatoes, toast, blood pudding and juice. That in itself is plenty to eat. What we found each day was the above mentioned items along with Irish yogurt, pancakes, cereal, fresh fruit, bagels, milk, and a variety of juices. And it was all you could eat! One thing I found there in the Emerald Isle was they gave you plenty to eat.
We went to St Stephens Green located at the end of Grafton Street in the shopping district. It is the largest park in Dublin and one the most beautiful parks you will see.
When you stroll down Grafton Street you will find many shops offering a wide variety of foods and trinkets to take home. If you like Waterford Crystal or Beleek China then you want to go to 38 Nassau Street just a couple of blocks away to the House of Ireland. You will find the staff helpful and always with a smile. In fact just about everyone in Ireland will greet you with a smile.
Another part of Dublin is the Temple Bar district where you will find song, dance and drink. There is even a Pub called The Temple Bar. One place we went to there is a Pub called Gogartys and it is well worth going to. We did not eat there but those who did said the food was good. We listened to a local group sing and play their instruments. I ended up singing with a group of English fellows who were in Dublin for their friends stag party. Turns out that alot of Guys go to Dublin for such an event as the Irish are more forgiving of their behavior than their fellow Englishmen. In fact the women in England do the same thing, come to Ireland for a weekend of fun before they tie the knot. I saw one group wearing sailor hats, one group wearing sashes and many other groups wearing something which identified them as being with a particular group. So if you like an entertaining evening you will find it in the Temple Bar district.
Something else we discovered in Dublin, all taxi drivers are wannabe stand up comedians. Sorry to say I don't remember their jokes but I do remember laughing.
Another spot to visit is the Guiness Brewery in Dublin. You will find it interesting if you like beer, if not pass on it. I do have to admit the beer there was really good and the view from the top of the Brewery was great.
Well that is it for today, please enjoy the pictures below and see you tomorrow.
This is part of the Temple Bar district.
This is a section of St Stephens Green.
The Ha penny bridge near Temple Bar
Have a great evening,
Charlie Cotter
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