Garden of Remembrance in Dublin

Queen Elizabeth laid a wreath here and bowed her head in silence last month during the first visit by a reigning British monarch since Irish liberation. Her actions are viewed by most Irish people as an extremely significant step toward reconciliation.

The people scattered over the steps are young immigrants learning English.

Dublin's Georgian Heritage

Geology Building at Trinity College, Dublin

The many colors of Connemara Marble on the Geology Building at Trinity College.

Good Advice for Pedestrians in Ireland

Oscar Wilde in Dublin

The famous sculpture of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne in Merrion Square in Dublin. Wilde lived across the street from Merrion Park as a child. 

The Stag's Head in Dublin

A beautiful, spacious, friendly historic pub that gave us refuge from the cold and let us rest and unwind from the effects of jet lag.

The Guinness is at room temperature, creamy and delicious. The barman takes 7 or 8 minutes to pull it correctly from the keg, pouring three times. Ask for "a pint" and that is what you will get. Perfection.