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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

A day in Dublin


We walked into Dublin centre along the river. It was grey at first but brightened up. First stopp, Trinity College to visit the Book of Kells exhibition in the Old Library.



Next we went to the National Museum of History and Archaeology, housed in a stunning building.


There was a huge array of bronze age to early Christian era artifacts, beautifully worked gold decorative wear and religious icons. 



Dublin Castle was more Georgian house than traditional castle, though there were towers.


Malcolm on sentry duty.


Last stop, Christ Church Cathedral.





 

Monday, 14 August 2023

Toronto - Castle and Cruise


After breakfast with this view - plus squirrels - we got a day pass on the subway and headed to Casa Loma, North America's only full sized castle. Built in 1911 it has 4 floors plus turrets.  







Back on the subway to the waterfront...


...where I spotted this cruise on the lake.


The boat is the kajama, a 3-masted schooner.
Wine, music...




The Toronto skyline from the water.