Howth Head

The weekend of Jan. 20, a group of six of us went to Dublin to celebrate our friend Gonzalo's birthday! He has seen a lot of Europe, but Dublin was one of the cities he had yet to visit!

Dublin was amazing! The food and the people were awesome, as well as all the sights. We even got nice weather - two sunny days, although it was still …

"You know it's summer in Ireland when the rain gets warmer" - Hal Roach

Ahh, Ireland. Home of Guinness Stout, leprechauns and banshees. Also home of course to the Irish, the butt of far too many inappropriate jokes. Beezel and I had recently found ourselves in this wonderful place. Why? Well my infinitely awesome wife had booked a sneaky 3 …

... hoofed it about a mile to the nearest DART station. All of the research I had done on Dublin told me that for a true Ireland experience, one must travel to the countryside. Unfortunately for us, time wouldn't allow for that this trip. BUT, we could come ...

... and Gina preened the outside while Monty sunbathed. People here are very friendly. We have had plenty of advice on our journey down Ireland and across Biscay to Spain. One couple, after cooking a leg of Lamb for their dinner then gave us the remainder ...

... ! I had a great bowl of chowder with the heartiest bread, soda I think. I stayed longer and explored the Howth Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland? the world? (I forget). Then I went to as transport museum and was treated to a student rate ...

... trying to make use of the sunshine while it lasts too, as from what we have been told it probably wont hang around for that long before the grey rainy Ireland is back. But hopefully we will get a few more spells of sunshine to motivate us to get ...

... quick excursion. We certainly didn't expect to fall in love with the town and stay all day. It helped that the sun was out. Again. Ireland, you're starting to spoil us and it's not nice. The trip involved a lot of walking. Howth has 4 long loops and some ...

... to french fries but I didn't like it at all (sorry irish people!). Later we walk through the sea promenade and arrive at Howth's Head; an awesome lighthouse located at the end of the pier. From here you can see an islet where you can arrive by boat ...

... well impressed with my Irish big K counterparts and their team spirit - everyone gets on and enjoys themselves - cos after all, in Ireland, it's always about the good times! So after a Guinness fueled night of hedonism, Saturday was a good excuse to drag ...