Having prepared for the long haul (at least for the next 8 months of deep dark winter) I had a bunch of winter clothes that I wasnt going to need for a few months so I tried to find a way to ship my travel bag with some stuff in it to my final destination (munich) to get some of the weight off my back and its just too much stuff for trying to be nimble. Hell even with shipping the stuff I still am way heavier than I usually am when traveling which makes certain decisions harder to make. Everywhere tells me they can only ship things in a box so I finally get to the point where I will have to check the post office in the morning to see if they have boxes and to send things with them.
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| So as I was walking around, I found where the leprechauns hide |
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| Cool sand sculptures in the museums square |
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| Very intricate pieces of art... unsure how they protect from rain/wind |
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| Part of the old castle... looking good |
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| Found some garden space among all the stone |
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| Not too late in the season to get some color |
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| Beautiful flowers still hanging out |
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| You learn something new every day. This was in the Beatty museum area. Got me thinking that from my understanding and by this definition all the western religions' (christian, judaism, islam) followers could be referred to as Muslims. I know its not like that but my simple brain saw this and just was thinking this is a very simplistic way to say we should all just get along hahaha |
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| Some beautiful japanese art |
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| Who doesnt love samurai? |
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| an artistic quran. There were quite a few beautiful religious books in the collection |
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| Another beautiful piece of a manuscript |
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| Phases of the moon drawn out with a lovely foot in the reflection hahah |
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| So many old books |
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| Believe this was an early christian hymn book with beautiful illustrations |
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| One of the pieces of japanese art |
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| This was one of the pics from the Dante exhibit, thought it was pretty good |
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| There were dozens of paintings but I only took pics of some of the ones that I really enjoyed |
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| Exploring the palace... who doesnt love a grand staircase? |
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| Cool chandelier |
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| when did the lil white specks replace this on our ceilings? |
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| Now those are chandeliers |
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| Grand hall |
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| Great Irish trio. |
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| Trying this other stout while listening to some irish music. |
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| This was in the bathroom.Think they have more pubs than america has starbucks hahaha |
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| Great job yall! Was an amazing night. |
Do some yoga then head over to check out the Chester Beatty exhibit which is pretty awesome and even better cause its free. Tons of religious texts and historical artifacts (guess thats a little redundant) from the various world religions and some cultures from all over the world. It really is an impressive spot and would recommend people to go check it out (once again you cant beat the price). Next door in the garden building there is a local artists exhibit about Dante which I check out; pretty dark and not quite my kinda thing but there were a few pieces that I enjoyed. As I was walking back, found out the state house was still open for another like 45 mins or something like that so they let me go in and check it out. Was definitely luxurious as they tend to be but there are definitely more ostentatious places out there. After getting that culture out of my system, head over to sprout and co for another deliciously healthy dinner. Walked around and then went into Exchequer bar in the hotel for a beer which had some cool designs as the blogs say, but I feel like there are definitely better places to grab a beer. Head back to pack then go around the corner from the pub to Darkey Kelleys as they have music it seems every night and I wanted music and pints (really is a great combination). Typical Irish pub feel; beautiful and chill. However, the music was on point! That was the shit I had been wanting to hear/find. 3 people, just belting out beautiful irish ballads and playing their instruments like the angels they are. Was so awesome! Also get to finally try this Islands Edge stout that I had kept seeing adverts for; I found it a lil more roasty and chocolaty than guinness but it also had a bit more of a bite. Eventually the music, as all good things must, ended and so did my drinking for the night. Head back to the hostel to shower and get to bed.
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