It was very rainy in Dublin. We tried to make the most of it, but we were definitely a bit tired by then from our earlier travels.
The hospitality of the people in Dublin is second to none. We got a lot of good advice from different people on where to go and eat and have fun. Everyone was very friendly. Well, except the short, drugged-up guy who tried to pickpocket Alexandra's purse on our last day. The purse was hanging on her chair... customers in the restaurant alerted everyone to what was happening, at which point the waitstaff promptly kicked the guy out with some choice not-so-hospitable words.
The highlight was the Guinness tour. It was absolutely amazing. I've done several brewery tours; Guinness's is by far the most fun, comprehensive and interactive. Plus, the cherry on top, they let you enjoy a pint on the top floor of the brewery, which has amazing panoramic views of the city. Fun fact: the color of Guinness is (dark) red!
Rain outside, so we had to stay inside... The pubs with live music were a lot of fun, and the food, although on the heavier side at times, was delicious. We had several great meals, a lot of really good seafood and braised meats in particular.
After several weeks of staying at airbnbs, we were pretty jazzed about the hotel we were able to book by using a gift certificate from our wedding hotel. We took full advantage of the delicious breakfast buffets (i.e. unlimited Irish bacon and sausages!), as well as the pool and spa facilities.
We had a great time in Dublin winding down from our trip before heading home for the Holidays, and we look forward to going back someday to explore more of the city and Ireland.
