Ireland, Greenland, Iceland and Norwegian Fjords 30th June 2008 - 18th July 2008
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2nd July Dublin (Ireland) The Irish capital Dublin has undergone an incredible transformation in the last decade with many modern buildings springing up to add to its historical and cultural appeal. Dublin’s pubs and bars are world-renowned from the city’s oldest, The Brazen Head, to the newest wine bar. A visit to the Guinness Storehouse and Brewery provides an insight into the history of Ireland’s favourite tipple. Grafton Street is a shopper’s paradise with a stop at Bewley’s historic coffee house a must for people-watching. The library at Trinity College is home to the eighth-century Book of Kells, with the National Museum housing exhibits dating back from the Irish Bronze and Iron ages. The city’s literary heritage is celebrated at the adjoining National Library with works of famous Irish writers such as Beckett, Joyce, Swift and Yeats collected together.

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Arriving at Dublin's port.

Watching something this big (270m long x 32.2m wide) move sideways and then turn around in such a small space is impressive to say the least. I'd bet this guy has no problem reverse parking his car.

Despite all the 'touristy' things on offer in Dublin, we opted to spend the day hitting the shops or rather Jennifer did. Living where we do, we don't get the opportunity to visit decent sized cities very often, and apart from that, the real highlights of the holiday in Greenland, Iceland and Norway were still to come, so I couldn't really moan about having to look around the shops.

The plaque reads:-
"With gratitude for the help given to German children by the Irish people after world War II"

As much as it's nice to go somewhere different; you can give me the solitude of the fells any day.