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The Shelbourne, Dublín and The Book of Kells.

March 22nd, 2023

Pictures from yesterday and today. The weather has been GREAT! Walking everywhere.

The Shelbourne. We are in a terrific location. The Shelbourne loves JFK. JFK’s close family ties to Ireland made him particularly beloved in this country. The Shelbourne was honored to welcome JFK and Jackie as guests, both before and after his election.

Ok, so if you want coffee without Irish Whiskey, Irish cream liqueur or Baileys Irish Cream, seems like Italian coffee is popular and the way to go. This is my go-to spot. We are looking for Love Supreme, highly recommended–their beans, are imported from Sweden’s Koppi Fine Coffee Roasters.

I am directly across the street from Saint Stephen’s Green Park.

My entrance to the park.

Famine. Memorial at St. Stephen’s Green Park in Dublin captures the history and tragedy of the Irish Famine, also known as Ireland’s Great Hunger. Between 1845 and 1851 approximately one million Irish people died of starvation and disease and millions more fled Ireland in search of a better life.

Daffodils in full bloom in the park.

James Joyce memorial in the park.

Just outside the park. I had the Baileys Bliss on the far left. YUM!

Saint Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. No time to go in. Darn.

Trinity College and the Old Library. The Book of Kells is a masterpiece of medieval art―a brilliantly decorated version of the four Gospels with full-page depictions of Christ, the Virgin and the Evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative paintings.

The Old Library. The Long Room.

Christ holding a Gospel book (folio 32v). I am pretty sure this is the page I saw. Found this on the internet. I was lucky to get to see a beautiful image. I’m sure all the pages are great, but this was so vibrant! No photos allowed.

It’s green week at Trinity College (and maybe all of Dublin).

Pink Restaurant. My picture doesn’t do it justice.

Bought a ticket. Going this evening. But first a late lunch/dinner.

Open Clare Island Oak Smoked Salmon with smashed avocado, crusty sourdough bread and overnight tomatoes. Pinot Noir. All absolutely delicious!! I had never heard of overnight tomatoes. I’m going to try this at home.

Dessert. Shelbourne Gateaux of the day–carrot. Out of this world delicious!

After I ate about 1/3 of this amazing dessert, I had to push it aside before I finished it completely and licked the plate! Crazy good.

Hope to go here tomorrow + the Guinness Storehouse and I am going on a walking tour at 11AM. So many places,
so little time. ; )
Dreaming of Dublin,

March 18th, 2023
and I’m off again. Philadelphia to Dublin. First stop, The Shelbourne, 27 St. Stephen’s Green North. Then to see Mike; can’t wait to see him!! Approximately twelve days in Sopot. Then back to Ireland with Mike. Flight to Dublin, train to Galway–five days in Galway/Spiddal.

Packing. This is the worst part of the trip for me. Everything has to fit in one carry-on and one checked luggage. Wish me luck. The list,
- ten pairs of socks and underwear–long length sports bras for layering
- three pairs of shoes (walking shoes, boots and inside AirBnB shoes)
- six tops (three sweaters/cardigans, three long-sleeved, warm t-shirts)
- four bottoms (two long/warm, one pair of nice slacks, one skirt (maybe))
- winter jacket, gloves, hat and scarf
- sunglasses, sunscreen, travel-sized toiletries
- phone, iPad, Apple watch and laptop
- dental kit and medical kit (just in case!)
- European travel voltage converters (Ireland and Poland are different)
- passport and international ID card
- credit cards and some cash
- binoculars (might not bring this time–really didn’t use in the fall)
- poncho
- umbrella
Talk again Tuesday or Wednesday. It always takes me a couple of days to catch up once I land. ; ) But, I did post the flower show with sisters and this post to get me back in practice.

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