Sunday

We are in Dublin, where it has been overcast most of the day. It hasn't been cold, though, nor has it rained, which made us happy. Vickie has been suffering from a "cold" the last couple of days, which is putting a damper on it for her. So far, the rest of us are doing well. We took a shuttle from the dock into Dublin and walked to Trinity College. Such a neat, historical place ! We really wanted to see the Book of Kells, but the line was way toooooo long, so we had to pass. Then we walked, and walked, and walked until we got to St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is a Protestant Cathedral. We couldn't go into the building as the Sunday service was in session.

Then we caught the on-and-off tour bus, which dropped us off at the Guinness Storage Building, where we took a tour, sampled their Draught which is not available in the U.S. (alcohol 7.5%, instead of 4.5% like all the other beers), bought some souvenirs. Caught the tour bus to the Jamison Distillery and had lunch at the Brazen Head Pub ... the oldest pub in Dublin. Excellent food, too. Craig had bangers and mash, Cathy had the Beef and Guinness stew, I had the Traditional Irish Stew and Vickie had the Seafood Chowder ... along with a pint of Guinness !!

After that, we walked to the Jamison Distillery and went into their gift shop. Didn't take the tour as time was getting short. Then we caught the tour bus back to the shuttle bus stop. Our only regret is that we didn't make it to the Dublin Castle. We could see it over the rooftops, but time ran out.

Tomorrow, we are on to Liverpool. Updates to follow.