Day 191 & 192: Sightsee Dublin
Day 191
Date: 11 MARCH 2009
Today is a day filled with lots of sightseeing. First stop, the Trinity College
The Trinity College is one of the seven ancient universities in the English speaking world and the only one outside the present United Kingdom, and is one of Ireland's principal third-level institutions. The institution is ranked highest in Ireland in some international surveys.
And the reason for coming to this college is to visit its library to see the famous BOOK OF KELLS. The Book of Kells is by far the Library's most famous book and is located in the Old Library, along with the Book of Durrow, the Book of Howth and other ancient texts. Also incorporating the Long Room, the Old Library is one of Ireland's biggest tourist attractions, and holds thousands of rare, and in many cases very early, volumes.
Three million books are held in the book depository in Santry, from which requests are retrieved twice daily. Why are there so many books here? Because for every book published in the Uk, Trinity College is entitled to a free copy! Thats why!
Pictures of the longroom found on the net.(No photo taking allowed)
So what exactly is this Book of Kells? The Book of Kells (Irish: Leabhar Cheanannais), sometimes known as the Book of Columba) is an illuminated manuscript in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was transcribed by Celtic monks ca. 800. The text of the Gospels is largely drawn from the Vulgate, although it also includes several passages drawn from the earlier versions of the Bible known as the Vetus Latina. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination. It is also widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure.
To know more about this treasure, google it!! I am glad that I have seen it.
Leaving the College, I passed by a park before arriving at other places of interests(Saint Stephen's green, National Art Gallery, Marion Square, history Museum etc). All seems fine in this peaceful and quiet park.
Except for this sculpture which does not seems to fit in.
More museums and libraries.
As in Manchester, you seldom get bright and sunny days here in Dublin and so when the sun is shinning bright, everyone comes out to enjoy it. So did I. I went to a huge park, sat on the grass and had my lunch while I people watch.
There are lots of activities going on. For example, Family outing,
Having a break in between work,
Kissing passionately,
relaxing on the grass,
enjoying a slience moment,
or even laughing loud with your friends. You name it, you have it.
Then it was back on the streets in the shopping area.
Saw a church and sO I went in to take a look.
Back on the streets again. Bank of Ireland.
Saw a motorised wheelchair which is quite a common sight in europe. But the funny thing is that not all those not these motorised wheelchairs are handicap. Some people just used it as they do not want to walk.
A woman play a harp, a national symbol and musical instrument of Ireland.
Lets see how temple street looks like in the day time.
And thats me with the camera which clayton lent me for this dublin trip. I am gaining interest in photography now.
And as nightfalls, I went back to Maggie's place.
Had a chat with her, her son and her boyfriend till late.
And thats the first time I heard of the term Fruitarion. A what? He who eats ONLY fruits that drops naturally is known as a fruitarion. You cant even pluck it. It had to be the act of nature then a fruitarion will eat it. OMG. How to survive? Maggie had met a fruitarion before. Thats why she is telling me this.
Day 192
Date: 12 MARCH 2009
Did I mentioned that Maggie is now doing her degree in photography? Here are some of her previous work.
And as she is now doing a project on couchsurfing, I help her out and became her subject. Here are some photos which I took during the whole process of she shooting me. Haha.
This is the camera she used.
And this is the negative.
And after a long shoot, she accidently exposed the film!!! OH NO!!! We got to redo!!! But still, it was fun.
I went out after the shoot and guessed what? I bumped into the Maritus girl on the DART again!
A night shot of the Spire
Its all about night shoot tonight. Trying to self-learn something about photography. Heehee. Tell me if you like these photos.
Christ Church Catherdral.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral at night. These photos were taken without a tripod. I am so proud of myself. As a beginner, I think I did great for these 2 shots!!
Saw this menu in one of the restaurants when I made my way back to the city center. I always find it funny that in europe, you can always find this food known as Singapore fired noodle and singapore fried rice in chinese restaurants. However you can never find it in Singapore. Just what is Singapore fried noodle and Singapore fried rice? hmmm.....
Walked pass the lively temple street again,
before I finally got to the Long Stone Pub, a place where couchsurfers gathered for tonight. It was the first couchsurfers event for this years St Patrick's Day in dublin. It was the reason why I came to Dublin.
This is Andrew. I just got to know him tonight but you be seeing more of him so remember him!!
And I was so amazed by how organised CS'ers in Dublin are. Just look at the number of events lined up!!
I left the gathering quite early as I had to catch the last Dart back to Maggie's place. Then It was more chatting...
Followed by writing her something for her project
and then off to bed. I will be having another long day tomorrow. This is her son's old room, which is also where I will be sleeping for the night. Needless to mention, he loves football!
*Click HERE to return to the Main Page of The Cold Journey.*
Date: 11 MARCH 2009
Today is a day filled with lots of sightseeing. First stop, the Trinity College
The Trinity College is one of the seven ancient universities in the English speaking world and the only one outside the present United Kingdom, and is one of Ireland's principal third-level institutions. The institution is ranked highest in Ireland in some international surveys.
And the reason for coming to this college is to visit its library to see the famous BOOK OF KELLS. The Book of Kells is by far the Library's most famous book and is located in the Old Library, along with the Book of Durrow, the Book of Howth and other ancient texts. Also incorporating the Long Room, the Old Library is one of Ireland's biggest tourist attractions, and holds thousands of rare, and in many cases very early, volumes.
Three million books are held in the book depository in Santry, from which requests are retrieved twice daily. Why are there so many books here? Because for every book published in the Uk, Trinity College is entitled to a free copy! Thats why!
Pictures of the longroom found on the net.(No photo taking allowed)
So what exactly is this Book of Kells? The Book of Kells (Irish: Leabhar Cheanannais), sometimes known as the Book of Columba) is an illuminated manuscript in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was transcribed by Celtic monks ca. 800. The text of the Gospels is largely drawn from the Vulgate, although it also includes several passages drawn from the earlier versions of the Bible known as the Vetus Latina. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination. It is also widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure.
To know more about this treasure, google it!! I am glad that I have seen it.
Leaving the College, I passed by a park before arriving at other places of interests(Saint Stephen's green, National Art Gallery, Marion Square, history Museum etc). All seems fine in this peaceful and quiet park.
Except for this sculpture which does not seems to fit in.
More museums and libraries.
As in Manchester, you seldom get bright and sunny days here in Dublin and so when the sun is shinning bright, everyone comes out to enjoy it. So did I. I went to a huge park, sat on the grass and had my lunch while I people watch.
There are lots of activities going on. For example, Family outing,
Having a break in between work,
Kissing passionately,
relaxing on the grass,
enjoying a slience moment,
or even laughing loud with your friends. You name it, you have it.
Then it was back on the streets in the shopping area.
Saw a church and sO I went in to take a look.
Back on the streets again. Bank of Ireland.
Saw a motorised wheelchair which is quite a common sight in europe. But the funny thing is that not all those not these motorised wheelchairs are handicap. Some people just used it as they do not want to walk.
A woman play a harp, a national symbol and musical instrument of Ireland.
Lets see how temple street looks like in the day time.
And thats me with the camera which clayton lent me for this dublin trip. I am gaining interest in photography now.
And as nightfalls, I went back to Maggie's place.
Had a chat with her, her son and her boyfriend till late.
And thats the first time I heard of the term Fruitarion. A what? He who eats ONLY fruits that drops naturally is known as a fruitarion. You cant even pluck it. It had to be the act of nature then a fruitarion will eat it. OMG. How to survive? Maggie had met a fruitarion before. Thats why she is telling me this.
Day 192
Date: 12 MARCH 2009
Did I mentioned that Maggie is now doing her degree in photography? Here are some of her previous work.
And as she is now doing a project on couchsurfing, I help her out and became her subject. Here are some photos which I took during the whole process of she shooting me. Haha.
This is the camera she used.
And this is the negative.
And after a long shoot, she accidently exposed the film!!! OH NO!!! We got to redo!!! But still, it was fun.
I went out after the shoot and guessed what? I bumped into the Maritus girl on the DART again!
A night shot of the Spire
Its all about night shoot tonight. Trying to self-learn something about photography. Heehee. Tell me if you like these photos.
Christ Church Catherdral.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral at night. These photos were taken without a tripod. I am so proud of myself. As a beginner, I think I did great for these 2 shots!!
Saw this menu in one of the restaurants when I made my way back to the city center. I always find it funny that in europe, you can always find this food known as Singapore fired noodle and singapore fried rice in chinese restaurants. However you can never find it in Singapore. Just what is Singapore fried noodle and Singapore fried rice? hmmm.....
Walked pass the lively temple street again,
before I finally got to the Long Stone Pub, a place where couchsurfers gathered for tonight. It was the first couchsurfers event for this years St Patrick's Day in dublin. It was the reason why I came to Dublin.
This is Andrew. I just got to know him tonight but you be seeing more of him so remember him!!
And I was so amazed by how organised CS'ers in Dublin are. Just look at the number of events lined up!!
I left the gathering quite early as I had to catch the last Dart back to Maggie's place. Then It was more chatting...
Followed by writing her something for her project
and then off to bed. I will be having another long day tomorrow. This is her son's old room, which is also where I will be sleeping for the night. Needless to mention, he loves football!
*Click HERE to return to the Main Page of The Cold Journey.*
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