Howdy friends and family!
Today we went out on the town. We go to see the Guinness Storehouse
and how Guinness beer is made! Of course they give you a sample pint when you finish the tour. We tried it but it was not for us! Too bitter and very dark. So, we opted for a coke! It was really interesting to see how it was made. After the Storehouse we went across town to a historic Jail. It was called Kilmainham Gaol. It housed the 14 revolution leaders that were instrumental in the freeing of Ireland from England’s rule. It was a little scary how primitive the jail was and how many kids were imprisoned during the great famine. The children were imprisoned because they stole potatoes!
After the Jail we went back to the hotel to freshen up for our adventure to the oldest pub in Dublin--The Brazenhead. This is a dinner club upstairs that is dedicated to the telling of Folklore, Fairies, and Fables. We ate a delicious meal and throughout the meal Johnny, who is a story teller, told the history of Ireland and the use of the potato. He explained the life of the common person during the famine. The thoughts and reasoning behind the fairies were explained and how that still plays an active role in their culture today. Then the evening was rounded out with some incredible stories. After the evening concluded we traveled back to the hotel and thanks to a wrong turn Dave got us lost, but to his credit he eventually found the right way and we made it! From our dark Guinness beer tour to jail and a great meal, have a great day!
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