We have arrived!

Greetings from Ireland where, as Johnny Cash said (yes, Johnny Cash), there are 40 shades of green!

The trip went well. We were late leaving Indy so had a few minutes of worry with making the switch in Chicago, but things went smoothly and we are safely in Dublin. We both managed some sleep on the plane. Nice to have an empty seat next to us so we could spread out a wee bit. Helped to stretch out.

We're learning the ins and outs of the public bus system. No problem getting the bus near our hotel down to the city center. We walked a bit, in all directions (that seems to be the Irish way!) and then saw some of the sites at Trinity College.

We saw the Book of Kells. in the library at Trinity College. Amazing... phenomenal... breathtaking! (And, amazingly enough, when you leave the exhibit, you end up in the gift shop.... Who plans these things???) We also saw the Long Hall in the Library. I ached to take a picture... thousands and thousands of old books on shelves from floor to ceiling... two floors worth. Alas, photography not allowed. I do admit, John had some great ideas for sneaking a pic, but I wasn't in the mood to be thrown out of Ireland before I even slept one night! (Cindy, that is the picture of the library you pulled up on your computer!)

Our luggage is at the hotel. We, of course, arrived much too early to get checked into our room, so I think we're heading that direction fairly quickly here after finishing this. I do want to find some tea first. Wonderful to be in a place where tea is served at every corner!

Not sure what is on tap for the rest of today or tomorrow, but rest assured, we will keep you informed!

Until later... Dawn & John