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Amazing Night Shot of O'Connell Bridge
This was taken at 10:15 at night, as it stays light out extremely late.
My vacation this year began in Dublin, where I was met by a pretty cool city, with loads of bars, lots of beer, decent food, and mediocre weather.
I met my family at the cozy hotel, and went straight out for the city tour. We saw the Spire (a crazy 120m high needle), the beautiful bridges over the River Liffey, and checked out Temple Bar area which is the shitty touristy Irish-pub area of town. Most of the restaurants there had Eastern European girls out front trying to draw people in to eat there... "verrry niice trrraditional Irrrrish rrrestaurant. Please to come in and eats. I liike." Not fer me.
We wandered the cobble-stoned streets of Dublin 2 hours (while sightseeing a bit) and found ourselves a hip little restaurant bar where the locals go for happy hour, Dakota. The food in the restaurant was actually amazing, contrary to what everyone had warned of me. I had amazing fish'n'chips with a Guinness. Felt good.
It was good to be able to meet up with cousins Stephanie and Joel, and meet mom, dad, and Mel (who I flew in with).
Slancha!
Cousins in Dublin
Stephanie from Philly and Melanie from the Bay are just relaxing and enjoying Dublin. I haven't seen Steph since her wedding 4 years ago, daaaaamn..
Cock Rock
This traditional Irish Band on the streets of Dublin (d)evolved into a groin solo. The violinist put the bow between his legs and soloed by humping his violin. Art!
Loads of Churches in Ireland
Always nearby to a church when you're in Dublin. Now go atone for those Guinnesses.
A Hip Bar in Dublin
I ate dinner at a joint called Dakota, across the street was another place for the indie crowd.
The Spire on O'Connell
The locals (in reference to the heroin use in town) call it "the biggest needle around"
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July 25th 2009 - Abe London: Wow
Great photos my men. I gotta get me one them good cameras. The atke might perty pictures.
July 25th 2009 - Melanie: OY, your land!
Great bloggie Gaddie. This is all the action you place on your blog after we took approximately 1,000 pics cumulatively???
Whateves. Awesome blog! And awesome trip. :)
July 25th 2009 - jessiepants: dude...
that bridge shot is beautiful! you are traveling more and getting even better at capturing your fun... very envious! Jj
July 25th 2009 - Nelly: Thank you
I showed your 2 blogs also to Nelly
and she too liked your blog as well
Edi
July 25th 2009 - anonymous: Nice Ire-blog
Beautiful - makes me want to go to Ireland.
Leonard Leopard
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