When we got back home from our whirlwind journey to the west of ireland, we did a lot of walking around the city and laying low. This is at Trinity College, we went to see the book of Kells on December 31, but the exhibit was closed from Dec 21-Jan 3, my advice is do not visit Dublin during christmas, as NOTHING is open. Rightfully so however, as its the time of year when everyone is with their families.
One tourist staple that was open however, was the Guinness brewery at St. James Gate. T'was the perfect start to a great new years eve with my dad and wife! As everyone says, it is a very touristy experience, however, it's very well presented, gives a good history on the brewery and what goes into making the black stuff. You wander through the brewing process from malt to water, to hops, then go through the brewery's history and get a glimpse of the brewmasters.
There is also a section about their history of marketing campaigns and the different kinds of beer. This is definitely my all time favorite ad!
After the marketing and logistics of the brewery, you head up to the sky bar and have a pint overlooking the city, it was pretty crowded when we got up there, but the views were indeed nice. The pic is at sunset in Dublin, at 4:15pm! 
After the marketing and logistics of the brewery, you head up to the sky bar and have a pint overlooking the city, it was pretty crowded when we got up there, but the views were indeed nice. The pic is at sunset in Dublin, at 4:15pm! 
We then hitched a cab back home and got ready for dinner. We ate at Peploe's, an amazing restaurant on St. Stephen's Green. It was literally one of the top 5 meals I have ever had, starting with a lobster pasta and then a truffle-crusted halibut for my main course. Dad had wild boar and Er had pheasant. Most delicious wine as well!! Pic is outside Peoloe's! 
After dinner we parted ways with Dad. Erin and I went to the Cellar bar, anamazing bar in the basement of the Merrion hotel. The cavernous arches and walls set a great ambiance. We had a bottle of champagne and then hung out with a couple from Dublin, who were very generous with their Tattinger Rose, c'etait mainifique!
Erin feeling festive on the walk home!
Everything else is going well out here, working the busy season grind, but keeping my tank held high! Erin's very anxious to start work, we are hoping her permit arrives shortly. The romance of a housewife has lost its appeal to her. We are planning our summer vacations and weekend excursions as well, with our honeymoon coming in a couple months!! We are also going for a weekend in Brussels the last day of February, gotta take advantage of that extra day this year!!
After dinner we parted ways with Dad. Erin and I went to the Cellar bar, anamazing bar in the basement of the Merrion hotel. The cavernous arches and walls set a great ambiance. We had a bottle of champagne and then hung out with a couple from Dublin, who were very generous with their Tattinger Rose, c'etait mainifique!Erin feeling festive on the walk home!
Everything else is going well out here, working the busy season grind, but keeping my tank held high! Erin's very anxious to start work, we are hoping her permit arrives shortly. The romance of a housewife has lost its appeal to her. We are planning our summer vacations and weekend excursions as well, with our honeymoon coming in a couple months!! We are also going for a weekend in Brussels the last day of February, gotta take advantage of that extra day this year!!
Miss you all!!
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