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The pub was more massive than it looked from the off a plane from Australia a few hours ago.”
modest streetside entrance. It was packed, so we opted On the ship, when we talked about what sights to
for two stools near the end of the very long mahogany see in Dublin, most of our new friends mentioned the
bar. The décor was quin- Book of Kells. I’m sorry,
tessential Irish Pub, com- but I’ve never heard of it
plete with dart boards. … perhaps it was a new
Our friendly bartender Irish play something like
suggested a pale ale on the irreverent “Book of
tap, which I appreciated Mormon.” As it turned
since I ’m not a fan of out, they were talking
thick dark bitter beer. about some very rare
We enjoyed some out- illuminated manuscripts
standing fish and chips housed in the incredible
and conversation with an amiable couple, speaking in Trinity College library. We also found out that it’s best to
what I thought was an unusual Irish accent. As we got get tickets to the exhibit online, or you may have a long
up to leave, I asked them for the directions to Trinity Col- wait in line outside, taking your chances with Dublin’s
lege. “Sorry, we don’t know,” was the reply. “We just got wet weather.

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