Chris & Kelly's Travel Adventures

Day 6:  Tuesday, Aug. 15



Dublin, Ireland

Exploring Dublin


Dad and Sandy trusted me to be their tour guide around Dublin today.  We had wonderful weather and generally smooth transportation, and we got really great tastes of Dublin's beauty, vibrancy and history.  But we couldn't seem to escape Murphy's Law: 

Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Our cruise ship docked at Dun Laoghaire, just south of Dublin.  As we were anchored out to sea we had to use a tender to make it to shore.  From there we found a taxi and started our day at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

St. Patricks Cathedral

St. Stephens Green

Trinity College, Book of Kells and Library


The lead photo is of the Brian Boru Irish Harp, the oldest in existance. The Book of Kells was difficult to understand it purpose, but if I understand correctly it is painted version of the book of gospels.  Maybe because at the time most people couldn't read or that the artwork was a way to honor the book of gospels and showcase their importance.  Either way, it was beautiful.

                      Downtown Dublin

Walking the streets of Dublin is colorful and creative.  Modern art, flower baskets and old buildings mix effortlessly on every street.

Lunch at the Old Storehouse

Irish Lamb Stew, Brown Bread & Harp

Fish & Chips, Salmon Chowder

Dublin Castle & Grounds

REALITY

                  FAKE NEWS

                                                                               Christ Church


This church was huge.  It took up the entire city block.  You couldn't tell from the inside as it was divided in sections. Beautiful grounds outside.



Murphy's Law


Just as we were entering Trinity College, Sandy seemed upset and was fiddling with her hearing aids.  One of her hearing aids wasn't working.  She tried everything, even changing out the batteries.  Then the other one went on the fritz.  She was so frustrated, who wouldn't be?  Of course because of the time zones, calling Arkansas for help wouldn't work.  Finally almost on the verge of tears, she says to keep going and she will figure out how to fix them once she gets back on the ship.  I've never had hearing trouble, so I don't know first hand...but quickly realized that it was keeping her from doing things that I don't think twice about.  She couldn't hear the audio guide for the tour, she couldn't hear our waitress talk about food/drink choices.  She couldn't participate in our conversations.  She couldn't hear foot or automobile traffic to know if she was in danger.  Yet, she never let it show...not once.  She would continue to have hearing aid problems until she was able to get back home... more than 2 weeks later.