Monday, March 26th later - Dublin

It is evening and we are packed and about ready to get to bed - early to rise tomorrow to get to the airport.

Today was another stellar day in Dublin - full sun and warm. Elodie had classes from 9-11am and then 2-4pm. We met her after each class for lunch and then tea and dinner.

Bought a duffle bag and filled it with clothes and shoes she no longer needs to bring home tomorrow.  She crosses the river each day for class and shopping.  A bridge just down from her crossing resembles a harp.  Ireland is the only country with a musical instrument (harp) as their national symbol.

We found an Italian restaurant for dinner.  Saw it the other day and it came highly recommended on YELP.  We ordered appetizers one at a time and then dinner and then two desserts - each separately.  Our dinner took over two hours and the restaurant appeared to enjoy our leisurely approach - even contributed with their own starter/appetizer.

 Elodie has about one month left of classes - each class ends at different times.  She is working to find travel partners until her return to Iowa in early May.  While unsettled it is also a myriad of possibilities at this point.

It was really good to see where Elodie lives, where she goes to school and where she walks each day.  It has been a very good trip.