My travel to Ireland ended in the city of Dublin, where we took a flight to London. Enroute to Dublin, we made a stopover at The Rock of Cashel - one of most visited tourist attraction in Ireland.
This former fortress was undergoing restoration work when we visited.
The guide briefed us on its construction & the surrounding elements.
Here, we patiently listened to its history and viewed the artifacts on display.
The dampness accumulated over the centuries in the chapel, which is made of sandstone, has significantly damaged the interior frescos.
The round tower is well preserved and is the oldest building on the ground.
The cathedral has lost its roof.
External facade showing the strain of time.
Stone carving of the crucifiction.
High cross tombs resting on the plateau overlooking lush green.
We hit the street immediately when we reached Dublin.
Spire of Dublin on O'Connell Street.
The buskers were out on a Sunday.
Hope to make some takings for the day.
Nice building on Dublin City Centre.
The buildings are not tall and are mostly uniformed in height. I like it this way against the concrete jungle in some cities.
In scale sense, Dublin is considered a small city. We left the car in the hotel and made our way around by foot, which is good as we could see more things.
A group of cub scouts out on an excursion.
We finally left Ireland after 8 days. It was a wonderful trip where I got to visit the rugged coastline, the vast green land and historical sites & buildings. Although the drive was long, I thoroughly enjoyed myself as I could visit many places that I would normally not if we had joined a tour package. We are free to stop as we like, and are not bound by time and venue. That is the primary advantage of a self-drive holiday.
And another travel trip awaiting....
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