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Dublin at night along the River Liffey
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I had previously set aside the day for finishing up whatever I hadn't done during the previous days.  But since I had finished all I decided I would just wander around town and see if I've missed any sights.

First, I decided to give Trinity College another try.  I went through their west entrance and it was much prettier than the back way that I went through.  Also, I stopped by their library to awe at the Book of Kells.  It wasn't so awe-some though.  They charged 7.00 euros to get in, and I definitely don't feel like it was worth the price.  They also had a really old library upstairs with a bunch of their oldest books.  But it was all roped off and I guess nobody touches the books anymore.  You can even take photos in the library.  The library had a pretty impressive architecture to it, and they had marble busts of famous people like Newton, Shakespeare, and other s.  Overall, having seen it, I would have been willing to pay 3 euros had I known what it contained.      A little disappointed, I wandered in the general direction of the guitar stores again.  Luckily I found them and sat down to play a couple of songs again.  Good thing the staff was a different group so they didn't eye me.  Also nearby, The Bagel Factory!  I gladly went back and was about to order the same thing when the waitress recommended a different one though very similar.  This one was poppy-seed bagel, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and lemon juice.  It was good but I sorely missed the lettuce, spinach, and sweet Thai chili sauce.

Dublin Castle Thrown
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I finally went back to the hostel and wrapped things up there.  I caught the same bus back to the airport and checked in.  Apparently, RyanAir doesn't allow carry-on luggage that is more than 10 kg.  Mine was 11.8 but she let me slide.  I'm really worried because I didn't fit much into 11.8 kg and that was for a 3-day trip.  What am I going to do for Easter break when I'm gone for a month!?  RyanAir charges an arm and a leg, in comparison to their tickets, for checking in luggage or hand-carrying luggage that is over 10kg.  Looks like I'll be quite the bum from March to April!

No idea what kind of flower this is but good desktop image!
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I got back and had to pay 9.00 GBP for a train ticket back to London Bridge, which is a 15-minute walk from the Great Dover Apartments.  My train ticket price total to and from the airport was about the same price as my flight tickets!  Geez, London is expensive.

I was trying to get back quickly to watch my new-found favorite sport to watch: rugby!  It was the 6-Nations match between Ireland and England!  I caught the tail end so I was satisfied.  I still don't understand the sport completely, but I really feel that it combines all of the elements of a true sport: athleticism, stamina, teamwork, individual talent, mental strength, and excitement!

Breakfast at Abraham hostel
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Found item of the day: wallet