Can't wait. I'm FINALLY going to a take a full week's vacation!
Destination: Ireland.
First stop: Dublin (Temple Bar district pictured above.)
In terms of vittles, made a reservation at the lauded nouveau-Irish Chapter One in the Dublin Writer's Museum, but we may bypass the gourmet repast for the traditional Irish supper of Guinness, Guinness and more Guinness, depending on the mood.
Second stop: Driving through Ireland's Southern coutryside, the Ring of Kerry and more, including stops at a lovely Irish country manor hotel and the village of Doolin, famed for its musical charms.
Any food or drink recommendations are welcome. Not heading out until Sunday night, so feel free to post suggestions until then...
Sounds like the perfect vacation: Guinness.
When I was in Dublin in summer '01, I had great Chicken Kiev (with vodka inside instead of butter) at the restaurant about the Cat & Cage on Drumcondra, north of the city centre. Take O'Connell St. north until Drumcondra, turn Right and walk a half a mile (whatever in kilos) and it's across from St. Pat's Teacher's College. Can't speak to it since then, but it was dynamite. And the Cat & Cage pub is mighty nice too.
Cheers!
Posted by: Jeff | June 16, 2005 at 08:11 PM
Have a great trip. I'd love to hear all about it. My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland for 10-days this fall and I need loads of suggestions! I don't trust travel books one bit. Enjoy!
Posted by: Sarah | June 16, 2005 at 08:37 PM
Don't forget The Stag's Head...
It's near the Temple Bar area, but not in the really trendy spot...
Posted by: Lawrence Bullock | June 17, 2005 at 06:45 AM