I dunno, watcha wanna do

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(Image nicked from ModSue)

That’s us, lazing about in Dublin, undecided about what to go see or do. (‘I know, let’s go over to the east side of the jungle. There’s always a bit of action, a bit of swinging scene, alright?’).

But really, in five days we saw two shows, went to the IMMA (modern art) and the Casino at Marino (18th century outhouse), had another extravagant lunch at L’Ecrivain, sampled the food and drink at various places such as the Octagon bar, Nude, Good World, Mulligan’s and what not. Mostly the Octagon bar. Why? Because it’s quiet, because they serve great food and have the best cocktails. I’m not sure the staff appreciated our ten hour session (‘I’d like some ice cream, please.’ ‘NO.’), but hey, it wasn’t like the place was teeming with punters.

In contrast, it appeared many of the other hotel guests never left the horrible hotel bar, with its round the clock play by numbers Irish didleyaye and dancing.

Ronnie Drew, I love ye, but there’s only so much I can take.

04. August 2006 von Caroline
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Comments (3)

  1. ModSue says August 4, 2006 at 1:43 pm

    we also did the Trinity Library/Kells thing — tourist heaven!

    As for our 10 hours at the Octagon, my favorite line of the night was from ~e: “you could spend twice as much money at Disneyland, and only have half the fun!”

  2. e says August 4, 2006 at 2:16 pm

    Now you mention it, I did say that, didn’t I? ;)

    That hotel is going downhill so rapidly, it’s scary. As long as they keep that cocktail menu going though…

    So same time, same place October? ;)

  3. ModSue says August 4, 2006 at 2:57 pm

    Yes, ~e, I remember that line well, since I grew up near the original Disneyland and we went there at least once a year, usually much more often. Ten hours at the Octagon with you and Prolific, most definitely a better time.

    I wish I could come in October — you all will have to drink a round of cocktails in my honor….

    It is sad that the dreadful bar at our hotel was so lively every night, while the Octagon, which is exceedingly comfortable, was so empty the entire time we were there.