Dublin Castle, in the centre of town, with a street view so totally underwhelming that even some locals don’t know it exists. The entry reveals a courtyard surrounded by a brick building. But take the tour anyway, since you’re already there. And that’s the best decision you’ll make all day. Beneath the castle lies theContinue reading “Protecting what’s precious.”
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Over his dead body.
Passport control stopped the Belfast to Dublin express bus in the middle of nowhere. Three uniforms boarded; passports please! There was only one they couldn’t verify…. guess who! I explained that Dublin was the only place I could vote in the New Zealand elections which were closing the next day, not that my vote madeContinue reading “Over his dead body.”
There would have been more…
Only an aisle seat remained. This was Dublin central bussing, busy at Thursday lunchtime. The gent in the window seat watched me approach. His gaze was steady, from clear blue eyes surrounded by the wear and tear of eighty-odd years. He shuffled slightly to make space. A navy jacket topped grey checked trousers that hisContinue reading “There would have been more…”
You don’t need to abduct a child!
Well, the good news is that it’s no longer necessary to kidnap child an, should you wish to visit the zoo. And you should visit, especially in Dublin, with it’s total focus on endangered species programmes. There’s no parading of animals for human consumption. The habitats are designed to emulate the animal’s home territory, andContinue reading “You don’t need to abduct a child!”
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