Dublin IV – Wednesday, August 8

Only the morning to visit. Time for churches: 2 cathedrals! Both to accommodate the British rulers at one point. Christchurch and St-Patrick, not too far apart. There is a 3^rd cathedral, likely catholic…and not particularly attractive, I read…!

Christchurch is the most inviting (picture above). We went in, even visited the crypt (with its treasures and restaurant!) Attractive. Built were the Vikings established themselves, not far from the Liffey, around the millennium! The cathedral went through various periods of neglect; restored at the end of the 19^th century – paid for by a rich distiller! Rather amusing: the relics of the (founding) bishop O’Toole’s heart, kept in a small cage, was stolen, yes stolen, earlier this year!

Walked by St-Patrick (picture below), but did not enter...

A beer (local brand; Harp) at Temple Bar; where we read about Mr. Temple, how he eventually ended up in Dublin; and why it is called Temple Bar!

Fish n’ Chips at Malone’s. Not an experience to repeat!

A last café at the dylan, and off we go to the airport. To resurface at the Sheraton Hotel at the airport in Frankfurt. Taxi ride with an Argentinian who has been here for some 10 years – married to an Argentinian as well, met here in Dublin!

Frankfurt, August 8, 2012