Aloha from Castleknock Ireland (Suburb of Dublin)
I have had two great days exploring Dublin. Lucky me to stay with friends in a lovely suburb just outside Dublin- great bus access to all the city sights AND fun evenings with Irish friends!
The sights from the past two days: Trinity College has a library with the Book of Kells- one of the oldest known books in the world. We could not take photos, but the exhibition is good. Crowded, but one can manage to see and to admire the workmanship of the writing/decorating of the 900's!
The Old ((Long) Library at Trinity College is fabulous: Books, OLD books everywhere. Great images in display cases.
Stairwell in the Library
Map of Dublin from 1790
An Early print from Gulliver's travels
After Trinity College, we wandered to the Dublin Castle and walked through the state apartments where Irish Presidents have their installation ceremonies. The grand hall in the State Apartments - St. Patrick's Hall - is grand and VERY blue!
A portrait of Queen Caroline!
And as many of my travel pals know, I have to visit lovely churches and cathedrals. Dublin has two cathedrals: St. Patrick's and Christ Church. Both are Anglican Cathedrals, both are impressive. St. Patrick's is later Gothic style and has the tomb of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. Christ Church Cathedral is Early Gothic, with a Romanesque core/center.
St. Patrick's Cathedral below:
Christ Church Catherdral Photos below:
Dublin has a lovely botanic garden and we were fortunate to have a sunnier day to see the gardens. The photos below are for my tree loving/hugging friends and also my gardening friends.
And last but not least, A pint of Guinness at the Guinness Storehouse.
Aloha and mahalo for reading!
