Dia duit! Our trip to Ireland was somewhat spontaneous but full of SO many memories and good times. Matthew and Katie invited us in December on their trip to Ireland. They had arranged a lovely Home Exchange in Galway for 3 nights and want to know if we'd like to join. Max and I hadn't really finalized our travel plans for 2025 and decided that a trip across the pond (again!) was just the trip we needed for the Spring!
We arrived in Dublin in the morning and went to Naked Bakes for coffee and pastries. I've been a long time follower of @eatnakedbakes (formerly @ohhappytreats) and really wanted to go to the shop and get some treats. I met the owner, Aisling, and told her I was an OG fan and was giddy to be there.
After my brush with stardom, we walked over to Saint Patrick's Cathedral and read about the history of the church and the park outside of it.
Next was our Guinness Tour, which is a self-guided journey through the process of making and the history of Guinness beer. It was really well done, and we had several tastings and then had the premier experience (thank you, Matthew!) of the laser-etched Guinness foam and then an extra rooftop pint! It was a Guinness-filled afternoon!
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We checked in our lodging and took the tram system to Brazen Head, which claims to be the oldest pub in Ireland, with an operating date back to 1198. The food was spectacular and we squeezed into a small room off the side of the restaurant section to listen to some traditional Irish music! It was a great way to end the evening on our first night in Ireland!
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