Dublin Castle

Okay, I have done seven posts in two days.  I'm desperate to get caught up with our travels so far but feeling uninspired and a bit tired of writing.  Castle, blah, blah, blah, green, blah, blah, silly kids.  Well, I will try to do better than that --but, not much.  

  

Driving all the time gets tiring, so we decided to stay close to home for a change.  Went into Dublin with a short list of things to do.  Only managed to accomplish one item.  It's a good thing we live close and can head back again soon.  Went to Dublin Castle.  Had a bit of silliness in the courtyard waiting for the tour.  Dante had some seriously fat hair going on.
 

There is only one remaining tower from the original Anglo-Norman castle.  We also went down where they have been excavating and saw the foundation of the original Viking settlement.  The majority of the tour is in the State Apartments which are more modern palace type additions from the 18th century.  

Stopped for some sweets.

The boys got much needed haircuts.  

 Nadia and I wandered around and found some colorful street art.

Alright.  That's at good as it gets.