HOHO

Yesterday I took the Hop On, Hop Off bus around Dublin.  It was worthwhile to get the lay of the land, but I found most things I was interested in seeing were within walking distance of my hotel. Except for Phoenix Park.

What an amazing park!  If I were here longer, I'd go out to spend more time in it, rent a bike and cycle it, bring a picnic lunch and just sit and read and people-watch.  It's beautiful.  And it dates back to 1662 when it was established on behalf of King Charles II.

Here are some of the things on the tour, though taken from a moving bus, some are lacking in quality.

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By the stop at St. Stephen's Green where I boarded.

Not sure about this name.  Hmmm?

I think this might be Bank of Ireland, but forgot what was said on the commentary.

Not St. Patrick's, but also don't remember what this is.  (Can you tell this post is going to be super informative?)

Just a neat little people scene from the top of the bus.

Another little interesting tidbit.

A hospital.  That dates way back.  Like most stuff.

James Joyce Bridge.

Another bridge.  Duh.

Ditto.

Ha'Penny Bridge, so-named because it used to cost half a penny to cross it.

At night.

  

Last one.  At least that I photographed.  (I love bridges, don't you?)

Didn't snap Guinness when we went by.  Don't like beer.  Probably should have.  Don't like Whiskey either.

O'Connell Street