Home Sweet Home

Leaving Dublin Ireland on 

American Airlines

can only mean one thing-

we are heading to the USA!

The lines (or cattle calls as I describe them) were
not bad today. We made it to the gate with lots of time to spare.

For the first time...we got 1st class seats for the long flight home. 

Relax and watch some movies. It's a rough way to travel, right?

Between the sky and the clouds 

is a beautiful place.

Our 2 hour drive home from the airport gifted us with this beautiful Texas sunset.

While the trip was most memorable and we will cherish it forever, there is no place like home.

God is Good

Day 24: Dublin / Day 12 : 2nd Honeymoon - Part 2

In the afternoon, of our last day, we strolled along O'Connell Street and stopped for a latte.

We sat outside and enjoyed the cool weather. So many people passing by and so many different languages and expressions. Older couples checking their maps and pointing at something on the street. Children eating ice-cream and talking about where to go next. Young couples holding hands and giggling. So much can 

be seen when you people watch.

My honey and I smile at other and thank God for this beautiful blessing. Sitting at this sweet little cafe in Dublin Ireland.

Farewell to this quaint but grand hotel.

Across the street, an old church 

in the midst of restoration.

A great little restaurant

With a beautiful garden area.

Can you find my honey behind the bushes?

There he is!

Our 2nd Honeymoon is coming to a close.

 What a wonderful...

completely full of wonder...trip this has been.

 God is Good.

Day 24: Dublin / Day 12 : 2nd Honeymoon - Part 1

And we're walking.....

It's actually a beautiful Dublin day. The locals say that Dublin weather is usually very consistent...consistently awful. We must have brought the sun with us :)  Today is a high of 76 with a cool breeze. I'm really going to miss that. 

So a lovely day for a stroll.

Just across the street from our hotel,

 we found this little park. 

Along the way, more breath taking churches

And then our destination! 

The original Jameson Distillery 

that began in 1780.

As with Guinness, there was a strong woman beside the man. Margaret Jameson had 16 children. John Jameson was born in Scotland but moved to Dublin and made his fortune.

We enjoyed the taste testing. Learning the different aromas, swirling, seeing the legs or fingers on the glass and then tasting the many flavors. It is similar to tasting wine. 

Dave enjoys his whiskey "neat". That's straight up.

I usually don't care much for whiskey, but I found a new drink. Jameson with ginger and lime. 

Day 23: Dublin / Day 11 : 2nd Honeymoon

 Our day began with our final bus tour.

This is Christ Church Cathedral

It began about 1028 by Vikings.

It has seen some updates over the years but the structure is original. Amazing.

This monument is for Daniel O'Connell-the Irish liberator. 

Notice the clover leaf on the street lamps.

This is a home in the original Georgian architecture area. Built during English rule.
Today, the only change that can be made is the color of the front doors. So there are many colorful ones. The lamp above this door is original. When built, every 4th door had to have a light. If it was found not lit, the owner would be fined. 

Trinity University in Dublin. Founded in 1592!

Women were not allowed until 1904. 

Next Stop.....Guinness Warehouse.
Very interesting history. Arthur Guinness began a poor man and built an empire. 
He and his wife had 21 children-11 survived to adulthood. Late 1800s he negotiated a 9000 year contract on the 45 acres where the storehouse sit.

A lot goes into making the perfect "stout" beer.

It is a wood carving. Incredible

Can you see the carving?

"Good things come to those who wait'

The harp is their trademark.

After the museum and education on the making of this beer, we enjoyed a pint. There is a glass viewing room on the top (7th floor). 

On the bus ride home we saw Glasveivn Cemetery. 
The tall monument is for Daniel O'Connell and he is buried under it.

A very big display of Celtic crosses.

A typical "upper class" home in Dublin.

Our day ended with a nice dinner.