Settling in to Dublin

Today we started with a walk to EPIC, the Irish history of emigration museum that highlighted the idea of connectivity and that our Irish ancestry stays with us always. We were surprised to learn that 43 USA Presidents have Irish ancestors, amongst many other important people residing all over the world and of varying achievements from science, medicine, construction and the arts.

I added the Heaney name to their record board and discovered 54 other Heaneys’ who had emigrated and come back to register a family member’s name.

Next, some exploration on foot of an old canal system leading to a small internal harbour. Then we stumbled on an outdoor mall and shopping precinct. Irish ice cream is amazing. Even better, an afternoon nanna-nap 💤 🥱

Tonight we are booked in to a stand up comedy show… nothing like a good laugh 🤣

On the way back to the Hotel we found authentic Nepalese food. We also ordered a glass of Italian Tempranillo - an odd mixture, but it worked!Read more