County Dublin
The city of Dublin is the capital of Ireland and like any other large town there are lots of people, traffic, stores, etc. But Dublin does it with grace and beauty.
People are kind and unhurried. The streets have flowers hanging from buildings, vendors on the street and greenery everywhere. The trams are electric (a new one for me), and you may see a horse and buggy casually trotting down a main street in Dublin.
Naturally there are lots and lots of tourists, but even they are kind and unhurried. The Irish attitude is infectious!
Molly Malone Tribute
Ireland does not suppress it's history - good or bad - and, as my father said,
"If you don't know your history, you are doomed to repeat it."
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NO visit to Dublin is complete without a stop at Temple Bar. It's not just one bar, it's an entire area of people living vivaciously. It is also the busiest area you will find at 10AM on a weekday morning!
Taking O'Connell Street, stroll down Bachelor’s Way along the water-front of the River Liffey, which flows through the center of Dublin.
Then cross over the famous Ha’penny Bridge. That name is from the cost it was to cross it. Officially termed "Liffey Bridge", nearly everyone continues to use its older name.
You enter through Merchant’s Arch into Temple Bar, where half kegs abound on the sidewalks for pickup and replacement.
Dubliners and visitors stroll past shops, pubs, casinos, pubs, betting, pubs, another casino and more pubs.
You get the idea!
That sightseeing took me two days with crutches, either hobbling or taking the tram. Thankfully, Dublin has many places to rest and enjoy nature.
The next day took me to a castle and a seaport.
