Day 2 pm: Book of Kells & Long Room

We travelled back to Trinity College , which was established by Queen Elizabeth 1 in the 1600s. It makes Queen's feel young!

We did the Book of Kells Experience learning about and viewing the 9th century monastic book of the gospels with gorgeous illustrations and imagery (no pictures allowed).

Final stop was the Long Room of the Trinity College library which houses many important works of literature, from William Shakespeare to Mary Shelley as well as items significant to the formation of the Republic of Ireland. The art installation "Gaia" makes the library feel like it holds all the knowledge in the world. Amazing!

After way too much walking, we stayed close to the AirB&B and ate at a pub that opened in 1524 "The Big Tree". Early night tonight.Read more