Monday, March 26th - Dublin

Yesterday was an extraordinary beautiful day so we took the train to the coastal town of Howth.  Of course, after a late morning start.

Great fish and chips ever followed up by mimi-cupcakes from an open market.  We did the wharf walk out to the lighthouse.  

Off the coast is an island called "Ireland's Eye."  Have not determined the meaning.  Back by train we were five minutes from Elodie's dorm room.  Small and efficient and a college/university atmosphere.

We walked to Merrion Square, another hidden gated park.  There was an art fair in process along the wrought iron fence.  No purchases made but always fun to look and stroll.

Our hotel is quite eclectic in its decor.  Huge urns, statuary, ornate ights and over-sized furniture in garish colors (organge, fuchsia and cobalt blue).  It reminds me of cirque de soleil.

An Irish movie and dinner ended our day.  And the sun never stopped shining until the stars came out.  No museums or churches today- Sandy and Elodie got off easy today.  We did see an old church for sale on the wharf at Howth that would have been a fun buy.