Sunday, August 21, 2005
Day 87: Galway to Dublin
August 21: Drove back to Dublin in the morning. Then did a tour of Trinity College (aka University of Dublin). Had a guide explain to us the history and architecture of the college, before seeing an exhibition about the Book of Kells (and the series of Books found). The Book of Kells is a 12th century manuscript which illustrates and explains the four gospels (new testament/ biblical texts). Reminded me of the ¨Dead Sea Scrolls¨.
Also got to see the Long Room with famous books in cabinets, such as theories of Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Isaac Newton and more.
Then did some last-minute shopping along O'Connell St, River Liffey, paid a quick visit to the Garden of Rememberance and General Post Office where the 1916 uprising occurred (this is when Ireland got its independence), St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church and Dublin Castle.
Had a final night farewell dinner at a restaurant just out of town. It included a three-course meal as well as Irish folk dancing and music. I even got called up on stage - received a t-shirt for my efforts.
Spent the remainder of the night in the pub below our hotel, chilling with everyone, and saying our goodbyes.
Re Ireland:
Was hoping to see ¨Riverdance¨perform some time, but they´re not doing shows on Sun and Mon the two nights I´m here. Didn´t get to catch a hurling or gaelic football match either... but at least I´ve got to hear lots of U2 ... and was able to find ¨Baileys Irish Cream¨which says MADE IN IRELAND on the bottle!
Had a great time... now onto Spain!
Also got to see the Long Room with famous books in cabinets, such as theories of Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Isaac Newton and more.
Then did some last-minute shopping along O'Connell St, River Liffey, paid a quick visit to the Garden of Rememberance and General Post Office where the 1916 uprising occurred (this is when Ireland got its independence), St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church and Dublin Castle.
Had a final night farewell dinner at a restaurant just out of town. It included a three-course meal as well as Irish folk dancing and music. I even got called up on stage - received a t-shirt for my efforts.
Spent the remainder of the night in the pub below our hotel, chilling with everyone, and saying our goodbyes.
Re Ireland:
Was hoping to see ¨Riverdance¨perform some time, but they´re not doing shows on Sun and Mon the two nights I´m here. Didn´t get to catch a hurling or gaelic football match either... but at least I´ve got to hear lots of U2 ... and was able to find ¨Baileys Irish Cream¨which says MADE IN IRELAND on the bottle!
Had a great time... now onto Spain!
# posted by mishij @ 3:37 AM 
