We went to Dublin from Bray, after having a traditional Irish breakfast at our hotel. Our first stop was the Leinster House, which is home to the Irish Parliament. Our group got a tour and was able to sit in on the Dail (the Irish parliament, equivalent to the Legislature) and the Senate. Topics of discussion were dementia and renewable energy. Members of parliament only show up when they're need to, such as when they are scheduled to talk about an issue, etc.
After our tour, we were able to meet Simon Harris, Minister of State at the Departments of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform & Taoiseach and TD for Wicklow and east-Carlow. He had more title responsibilities, but I decided to edit a bit. What a well-accomplished young man! Well, he did study journalism, so of course he would be brilliant. 👌🏼😎
After a moment with politics, we went to the National Gallery of Ireland. Much of it was close for reconstruction, but we were able to see a few Picasso and Monet original paintings.
After a bit of wandering in the gallery, Kayla and I explored Dublin for an hour. With our Canons strapped around our neck, the city was our window. We went into an H&M, but other than that, we just took in the city life.
After Dublin, we ventured back toward Bray. But not before stopping at the National Print Museum. Here, we experienced and saw how the printing industry evolved, starting with Guttenburg.
Then, going into the town of Bray, we walked along the boardwalk by the Irish Sea. It was a bit chilly, but the view was gorgeous. A stone beach that gradually changed to sand lined the edge. The sound of the waves played like a soundtrack in my mind.
A long day brings a three-course dinner afterward at the Wilton Hotel. Salmon, tomato basil bisque, and ice cream was a splendid way to end the day. After dinner, the group went to The Harbour Bar in Bray, a famous and one of the best rated pubs in the world. Some Irish musicians were playing and were really great!
Rum and coke
Another busy day ahead tomorrow--Guinness is on the menu :)
Cheers,
Kelli
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