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Fri Apr-21-06 07:57 AM
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No, this is not a dupe: I'M LEAVING FOR IRELAND TODAY! |
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Yes, now that I've made my triumphant return, I'll be leaving you all again immediately. That's just the kind of gal I am.
I hate to steal the thunder of whomever is posting about Ireland below, but I am leaving this evening and I wanted specific suggestions for what to do that doesn't involve drinking, but is social. I already have all the museums, sightseeing stuff, etc, planned. That's not an issue. No need to give me suggestions on that stuff.
We will be in Dublin and Newcastle. We are stopping at Newgrange on the way in between. Is there any culture in Ireland that doesn't involve drinking? Theater, dancing, etc? As you can see, the trip wasn't my idea. :)
Thanks in advance! :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:03 AM
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1. There are (I've heard) some exquisite fine dining establishments in Dublin |
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With the money you save by not drinking, you can afford to eat like a queen. :thumbsup:
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:11 AM
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I didn't think Ireland was exactly...known for its cuisine. ;-) But perhaps it's gotten better since I formed that opinion. I will look forward to being pleasantly surprised. :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:16 AM
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4. Traditional Irish cuisine isn't exactly world-renowned. |
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Though I do love a good shepherd's pie now and then. But Dublin has become a true world city, and has begun to attract some of the best chefs from all over Europe.
Have fun!
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Fri Apr-21-06 10:29 AM
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26. I've heard the seafood is great there (wild salmon, etc.) |
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They also do great stuff with leeks ... Yum -- I'm a big leek fan :9
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Fri Apr-21-06 11:19 AM
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Anything onion-y, really. And I adore seafood. :)
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:13 AM
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3. You dont need to drink to visit a pub |
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some of the most interesting people I met in Ireland were old people at pubs, who would tell you all kinds of stories about the local area.
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:21 AM
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5. Hmm. That does sound nice, but... |
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I don't really like hanging out in bars. Do they have coffee shops/cafes there?
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:51 AM
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19. An Irish pub is not like an American bar |
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OK, the ones in the larger cities are similar, but they have coffee shops and cafes there also.
In the smaller towns, pubs are where everyone goes to meet and talk. they also have coffee, sodas, sandwiches, chips, meat pies, sausages, etc.
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:56 AM
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20. We'll be in Dublin most of the time. |
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I'm happy to hear they have some coffe shops, etc. :)
You might ask, why would someone who doesn't drink and doesn't like hanging out in bars even go to Ireland? My boyfriend is Irish and has family there, that's why. I'm sure I'll find something to do. Thanks! :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:22 AM
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:27 AM
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10. I'll be going to Italy in 3 weeks |
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Edited on Fri Apr-21-06 08:28 AM by FarLeftRage
just to visit family and see the place...
Good luck on your trip.
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:30 AM
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11. Oh, now, see THAT'S my kind of trip! |
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Still waiting to go to Italy (been waiting a lifetime) but Ireland is a nice intro to international travel - English speaking, friendly people, and I'm pretty non-invested in whatever we decide to see. I'm pretty laid-back about it, whereas if I was going to say, Florence, I'd be on a minute-by-minute schedule for everything I had to see, fitting it all in. Which wouldn't be fun for my traveling partner. :)
Have a wonderful time! Where in Italy are you going? I am so jealous...
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:36 AM
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My cousin has promised to take me to Capri, Ishia, Amalfi, Lake Como and Naples for starters...
I'd like to see a bit more than that since I will be there for 2 weeks... So, it wiil be a bit laid-back as far as time goes.
I have another cousin in Florence I might see, so I may get to see it all.
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Fri Apr-21-06 02:11 PM
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35. Okay. I officially hate you. |
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;)
... Not really, but I am soooo jealous!!
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:38 AM
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13. I hate you!!! And yes, there's a strong early Celt/druid culture |
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Lots of stuff to see, especially in the West. Lots of very interesting early Xian stuff, too.
They have lots of pubs in the West, too...
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:41 AM
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16. I am looking forward to seeing Newgrange, I hear it's really cool |
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I love old things, and this is my first trip to Europe. Whee! :hi:
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Have a nice time, janesez! :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 08:42 AM
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18. Thanks! Be back in 9 days! |
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21. Go to Bewley's Cafe.... |
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Fri Apr-21-06 09:06 AM
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22. That place looks great! |
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Thanks for the suggestion. :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 09:12 AM
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Now THAT looks like a damn fine restaurant.
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Fri Apr-21-06 12:24 PM
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32. Bewley's has totally changed since I was last there... |
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Which was in 2003. It looks really nice...hope to go over and check it out soon. I used to love hanging out in the James Joyce room,drinking tea and watching the people down on Grafton Street. Sometimes there were musicians outside,too...and you could sit there as long as you liked. It was a grand way to start the day:)
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Fri Apr-21-06 01:43 PM
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33. I kinda liked Bewley's the way it was.... |
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Ireland is getting all yuppity. :cry:
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Fri Apr-21-06 10:17 AM
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We're just getting acquainted, and now off you go!
Hey, have a ball!
When my family and I went abroad the first time, we also picked an English-speaking country....
It does make things a lot easier!
I know you'll have a wonderful time! Take lots of pics so we can drool over them when you return, OK?
:hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 11:18 AM
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28. I will take tons of pics! |
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The digital camera is already packed, and a last-minute trip to CVS for batteries is on the agenda...
I'll be back in 9 days to tell you all about it! :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 10:18 AM
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Have a great time and take lots of pictures!:woohoo:
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Fri Apr-21-06 10:33 AM
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you can tell us all the cool things to see when the rest of us go! (been on my list for a while)
It's much more cosmopolitan than the old stereotypes.
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Fri Apr-21-06 11:19 AM
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I'm a city girl at heart so I'm much more comfortable in a place that functions in an urban way. :)
I'll post when I get back in 9 days and tell you all the cool stuff. :hi:
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Fri Apr-21-06 01:57 PM
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Everybody have a great week! See you when I get back. :hi:
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