Yesterday's post got me thinking that I have so many different coffee mugs that I could do a Mug / City of the Day post and tell a bit about where each one came from.So, today I'm drinking out of a Guinness mug that I got in Dublin. I don't remember exactly where - airports are a good place to find mugs for whatever city you're in, so it might have been there. However, I have actually spent time in Dublin. I've been there three times. Once on vacation and twice for work. Mike and I went to Ireland in August 1999 for vacation. I know I went to Dublin in February 2001 but I can't remember the date of the other trip.
The Shelbourne Hotel
When Mike and I went to Dublin, we stayed in a bed and breakfast. I cannot remember the name of it but it was nice. Nothing extraordinary but decent room and food. The first time I went for work, I stayed in a great old hotel across from St. Stephen's Green - The Shelbourne. They have High Tea on Sunday afternoons. I was there for two weeks so I enjoyed going to the High Tea. However, it would have been more fun if I had had someone with me.
The Schoolhouse Hotel
The second time I was there for work, I stayed in the Schoolhouse Hotel. The Accenture office had moved to a new location and this hotel was closer. It was a neat hotel; however, they didn't have any room service and weren't really close to any restaurants. So, when you're working late, it doesn't work so well to not have those options.
Powerscourt
Mike and I visited Powerscourt while we were in Dublin. If I remember correctly, it's like an hour or so south of Dublin. Most of the old house was destroyed in a fire but the gardens are still there. It is GORGEOUS. Just absolutely beautiful. You could probably spend a whole day there just exploring the gardens. From what I understand, they've built a Ritz Carlton hotel there. There is also a Powerscourt Golf Course there so it would probably be a neat place to stay.
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