There are about 15 bridges in the Dublin city centre with a short distance from Heuston Station to East Link. Suppose to be a special link for the Luas rail and bus route to ease congestion. No idea what will they call this bridge. Presently the transport and tourism department used the name Priority Bridge.
It's very rare to see Dublin so bright and beautiful on a September afternoon, I guess we are bless and deserve it after all there are more rainy days ahead. Spend a few minutes here and see the walkers passing by is very relaxing. Ok so we head for the Southside Inner city.
Read a fortune cookie the other day it says ' Alcohol can makes you happy, but can also makes you sad'. Can't figure out this fortune cookie. As far as I know Temple Bar Street have more Spirits than Spud shop.
Its the oasis of Dublin. Check in anytime you like, but won't check out until you piss. Because its pure fun.
What more can I say, the wall itself tells you the message. There are 2 types of tourist here, the first type are serious, carefree easy going and relax who stay away from the headbangers. So mainly tourist and yuppies having a nice afternoon tea and lunch.
The second type is hard core party animals. Take a look at the cobblestone road, you won't be surprise to see young ladies with high heel shoes and scantily wrap even its freezing in the middle of the night. Because they are hot. So basically mostly youngster.
Every where you pass, you sure to hear the real traditional Irish music. Real Irish food served in some pubs. But nothing can beat the Fish & Chips, they even get a Viking there to promote their business after all they have been around for almost a century.
Business is very competitive nowadays, many businesses are trying to break even. By the way, a pint of Guinness is much cheaper than China or Malaysia. Not too bad ain't it.
There are many lanes in Temple bars, any one of them can lead you up to the main road and cross over to the famous Grafton Street where all the high class shopping area.
Michael Jackson once shop here, so do many celebrities. If there is a sale going on, you'll see 70% Chinese and foreigners in a frenzy shopping spree. Consider one of the most luxurious shop in Grafton Street. There is a village in Kildare that sells designers good. I ate to go there because they don't allow me to take pictures.
If without the buskers or performers in Grafton street, this street is pretty boring. After all everyone is trying to earn a decent living. Some are happy, chirpy, funny and some are sad. You'll see many things here in one walk. You will be asking question to some thing you seen. This is the good memory of Dublin city.
What would you do if you come across this? See the raw video below.
Having travel many countries, I can get the feel of Irish Compassion, maybe its the way of life and maybe it was the way they are brought up. Its really hard to go away without dropping a few change. That's the Irish Spirits. Many of the chess player are tourist, many drop a few extra change, I hope she can achieve her dateline.
Grafton Street is under revamp for a new pavement.
Time to get this Iron Horse and get to my car, which is park a just out side the inner city. See the video for more Inner Southside of Dublin.
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EarthCam and the Temple Bar Pharmacy have teamed up to deliver exclusive live views of theTemple Bar section in Dublin, Ireland. This famous city spot is a major center for nightlife, restaurants and bars and is a must-see for many tourists.
Hi there, just thought i'd tell you what a great post this is! Was looking for comments about the Grafton Street buskers, that part about the Chess Player was really touching. I really hope she made it Australia.
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