London to Dublin

Tom and I have just arrived in Dublin, we had several travel issues througout the day.

Most of the main subway lines were closed with mechanical problems, so we took the bus, until the bus was stopped for a LONG time to let the St. Paul's Ambulance Parade go by (see photos). We left the bus and walked, a long way back to the hotel to get the train to the airport.

We did spent most of our morning in the Tower of London, we learned about the "Little Princes", Edward the V age 12 and his younger brother Richard who were killed by their Uncle so he could assume the throne in 1483. Their bodies were discovered buried under a stairwell in the Royal Castle in 1674 and the King at that time had them reburied at Westminster Abbey were they rest today.

We also saw the Crown Jewels, yes the real, actual Crown Jewels. They are actually in one of the buildings at the Tower of London in a huge vault, you walk in one bank vault type door, look at the sceptors, plates, crowns, goblets, etc. then you ride an easy walk (like at the airport) past 5 or 6 really good crowns, then you leave through another bank vault door.

Our flight to Dublin was delayed about an hour and a half, and the plane had no seat assignments, just every person for themselves. Thankfully it was a short flight. Our Taxi driver in Dublin gave us some good ideas for what we should do in Amsterdam, most of which I do not think are good ideas. He also pointed out where the Prime Minister drinks, and every other bar from the airport to the hotel.

As soon as we checked in the concierge showed us a map of Dublin and pointed out the bar areas, the pub areas, as well as the places to go drinking.

Tomorrow we see Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park and more.

SPECIAL ALERT FOR MEMA: Dublin Bench Photo to Be Added Tomorrow !