Greetings! It felt a
bit silly zig zagging across Dublin’s Liffey River across bridges. However, it
was fun way to make run in a big city. Most folks were sleeping leaving none
the wiser to my antics. The majority of business had not opened for the day.
Only a few taxis hawked along the lamppost lit streets. A handful of people
presumably made their way to work, while sparse stragglers from Friday night’s
reveling crept along the predawn morning.
After the manic jogging over the river I turned back toward the
hotel. This took me down O’Connell Street, the main thoroughfare in the heart
of the city. The abundance of pubs tucked in with retail shops and tourist
destinations was to be expected in a visit to Ireland. What proved surprising
was the three Burger King fast food restaurants coupled with two McDonald’s within
a mile. Coffee shops abounded, much like the pubs, this was anticipated. I also
noted unlike like the suburban area of Ballsbridge, fewer runners, walkers and
bikers were out for daily exercise. I could make no more of that than my desire
to crisscross the bridges.
The morning of wonder and intrigue continued as Shannan and
I visited Bru na Boinne, better known as New Grange. The ancient site leaves a
great deal to mystery, except that a unified human effort can be awe inspiring
and enduring. From there we spent a lovely afternoon on the Hill of Tara where
the panoramic views of Ireland are spectacular. It’s a must visit if you are in
the Dublin area.
Make a Mystery. Run.
Tom
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