Dublin Redux- Jameson and Guinness
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We started this drizzly, rainy day at anchor in Dun Laoghrea (Dun-Leery) and somewhat delayed tenders ashore. We took the local train along the coast to Dublin.
A visit to Jamison Distillery- orRead more
We started this drizzly, rainy day at anchor in Dun Laoghrea (Dun-Leery) and somewhat delayed tenders ashore. We took the local train along the coast to Dublin.
A visit to Jamison Distillery- orRead more
The port of Cobh is the BEST! The train to Cork is steps away from the ship.
Before going to Cork, we visited the Titanic Museum a short walk from the ship. It was from Cobh that the last passengersRead more
And what a treat awaited us-- genuine Irish pub, with a singer of songs, and a well-pulled Murphy's. (When in Dublin, Guinness. When in the south, Murphy's.) Wayne also had a Jameson's, and I had aRead more
Portland is another gem that I didn't know about.
The local government provided free shuttles to Weymouth.
We got off the bus near Portland Castle, and visited the D-Day museum. It has a lot ofRead more
We finished this leg of the trip in Southampton, and caught a coach to London with a great excursion along the way.
Our first stop was Salisbury- where we weren't able to see the Magna Carta becauseRead more
Next stop- Stonehenge. As with other places that I've heard and read about my whole life, I was blown away by actually seeing the stones in person. The size. The questions about how they got there.Read more
Hop On- Hop Off bus- and all the sights.
Our hotel is near Kensington-High Street.
Our Anniversary! We started the day at Churchill's War Rooms, under the Whitehall complex. It was fascinating, and nearly identical to when the doors closed. We had coffee & scones in the cafe- theRead more
We took the Thames River trip from the Tower to Westminster. From that vantage point we had a great view of The Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and many other sites including Scotland Yard and MOD UK.
WeRead more
Our car arrived at the hotel to take us to Southampton. Check-in was quick and easy- except for the part where I got escorted by security for a bag check. It seems I had my Leatherman in my bathroomRead more