We broke up with Leon first thing in the morning. He simply wasn't bringing us any happiness--more stress than anything. We found cab's & walking to be much more convenient!
Church Tours
These were both self-guided tours. I took a ton of pictures of both. Both Gothic-style with an amazing collection of stained glass.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
The views were so beautiful, I can't really begin to describe the details. I took a ton of pictures & I am kicking myself that I can't post them right now.
I had previously told you that Jonathan Swift is buried beneath the floors--so are many others. The only thing kind of creepy about all of that was the death masks they had in a display case. (pictures of those too--creepy!)
Christ Church
For the most part, I will again let the pictures speak for themselves.
Surprising parts of the tour:
- The heart of Saint Laurence O'Toole is encased in a metal case (also in the shape of a heart) hanging in the Peace Chapel of St Laud.
- You can tour the Crypt of the church. It has many statues, a lectern from the 15th century, and gold communion cups and plates.
Afterwards we went to Queen of Tarts for lunch--the best food I had in Ireland! I had a goat cheese and tomato tart--this came with 3 salads (couscous, leafy greens, & potato.) Yum!
We tried to go to the Book of Kells, but unfortunately the books were taking some time off for the holidays. Instead, we took a few additional pictures of "The Money Tree", a bronze sculpture of "Molly Malone", & Trinity College.
Oh, and did I mention I am now an owner of Waterford Crystal??? I am. : ) Just a pair of champagne glasses--life does have plenty to celebrate!
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