Miles and I arrived 1 Sept. to glorious weather. I know, I know...it rains all the time and that's why Ireland is so green. But there is sun, too!
At a park not far from our flat
We're staying in Ballsbridge, a neighborhood of Dublin. Our cozy 1-bedroom flat is a 45-minute walk to downtown. We got a bus pass that will help!
Our new "digs" in Ballsbridge
Today was RAINY but that didn't stop us.
We walked 30 minutes to the University College of Dublin to see where Miles will be giving seminars and collaberating with colleagues. Every sign in Dublin has Gaelic as well as English.
The campus is modern and sprawling with lots of green areas and a couple of lakes.
View from the Engineering building
Sculpture on campus
We were intrigued by these "covered" walkways around campus. I guess it's a way to avoid the rain.
Later today we walked around Herbert Park which is right behind our flat. Lots of green fields, tree-lined paths, a playground and lawn bowling.
Herbert Park field
Path in the park
Lawn bowling anyone?
Sculpture in the playground
Just in case you were wondering about dog droppings in the park, here's a sign telling you what to do: Bin the Poo.
Rain Rain - don't go away. It's my favorite. And all that green and trees and lakes. And you're wearing a jacket which means (I hope) there's a chill in the air.
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Cheers!
LOVE IT, bin the poo and all. All that rain does have its benefits. Glad it doesn't stop you from pursuing your exercise. Love that sculpture on campus.
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