As mentioned, the primary reason behind this particular trip was so that Justin and I could visit our friends who currently reside in Dublin. We had a fabulous time and Jess and Ian proved to be fantastic hosts.
Though we spent the majority of the week in Dublin, enjoying the company of our friends, we did manage to head out for two day-trips throughout the week. The first consisted of a quick ride on the Dart to the cute little town of Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Dun-Leery – don’t ask me how. Crazy Gaelic language!) Both Jess and Ian are (fabulous) chefs and I won’t lie, our primary reasoning behind this mini-trip was to take in the food market that takes over the park every Sunday. We gorged on fantastic food, walked the old Victorian pier, and treated ourselves to ten minute chair massages for $5 in a nearby tent (best idea all week, let me tell you). It was the perfect start to our Irish adventure.
I constantly wish I was as big of a cooking fan when I was in Europe as I am now. Remembering how incredible the markets were, I know I would have gone crazy!
-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
so true!! I travelled a lot while I was younger and wish I could go back with what I know now and take full advantage. Back then I was all about shopping! crazy kids these days.
gorgeous pictures. you have inspired me to plan a euro trip that hopefully will happen once I graduate college in the spring!
xoxox
megan
http://www.arayofsunblog.com
oh wow, that’s amazing! So happy I could have inspired you to do that :) Let me know if you do end up going. I’d LOVE to hear about it!
So gorgeous! I read a book set in Scotland where one of the characters was named Laoghaire. I kept thinking what an odd name that was pronouncing it Loag-hair. lol :)
haha I totally would do the same. Even KNOWING how it’s actually pronounced it was difficult to not read it as Loag-hair
Love that egg shot! So cute, loving all your photos from your trip J!
xo
Thanks Sarah!
Jacquelyn these are lovely!
Thanks Lauren!