Dublin

On Wednesday we caught the bus into Dublin. Did all the touristy places, Trinity College was interesting and the guy who did the tour was a graduate there in History and Theology, very informative certainly knew his stuff. Bit disappointed by The Book of Kells thought it would be more stunning really.

Walked around looking at the various buildings etc as the guide book suggested. Ended up at The Hard Rock Cafe for tea. Had my usual starter (heavy metal chicken tenders) and also a large margarita which was fab.
The following day we went to Croke Park which is on a par with Neu Camp in Barcelona. Only 6 of us on the tour but John the guide make it very entertaining. Caught a bus back to the centre of City. Had lunch in an Italian restauarant and then walked to the Guiness Storehouse. It felt like miles, tour was not great but we had our pint at the top. Bought a couple of bits in the shop and then walked back into town. It was an awful long way. Caught the train back to Saltmills and Monkstown. Had tea in Siam Thai restaurant. Very nice walked very slowly back to B & B. I have a huge blister on the bottom of my little toe and my legs ached so much. Slept well and the next day went to Malahide Castle then Howth which has the most disgusting public toilets I have ever been in. We had fish and chips for lunch a quick wander round the extremely expensive golf shop then drove up and down the coast. We were both so tired that we decided to go back to B & b for a rest before tea. Some how managed to find TGIF's (Italian upstairs). Went back to Italian about 8.00pm. Had a lovely meal. Back to B&B and off to bed. Read for ages.
After breakfast and the most haphazard packing you have ever seen went into Dun Laoghaire for a little wander before catching the ferry. Bought a couple of bits in a craft shop. Set off for the ferry. Very busy but when we got on the ship(Sea Cat) managed to get a couple of seats by a window. Uneventful journey, himself watchedTransformers on his Ipod and I read and listened to my Ipod. Arrived back in Wales at 1.45pm. Drove home had an improptu stop as I managed to get the cradle for the SatNav stuck down the back of the glovebox. No idea how but it took himself about 10 miutes to free it. Oops. Arrived home at 5. Read mail spent 2 hours deleting emails, had curry for tea watched a little TV then off for a good nights sleep in our own bed.
Today has been pretty uneventful: trip to Sainsburys, Mark and Jo popped round for a cuppa. Himself went to play a few holes of golf as the weather was still nice. Watched Charley Boorman and there we are time for bed again. Work tomorrow woopee doo!!! Lx