Day 3: Fri 30 Aug - Dublin
Was up quite early and after having breakfast Jane and I went exploring. We bought an unlimited travel 7 day tram ticket (23.80 Euro) and took the tram into the CCD (Convention Centre) which took about 40 mins. We then walked back to try find phone shop to buy a local sim. Eventually found a Three shop and bought a 20 Euro “all-you-can-use” data pack – unlimited everything (local) for 30 days - bargain! It was then back to the hotel to meet up with Sylvain. There was a McDonalds restaurant adjacent the tram stop so we had lunch there and then went back into city to check out half day tours. We eventually chose one that went to Malahide Castle and did a coastal tour on the way back where we visited the fishing village of Howth and Howth Summit. Whilst the sights and views were great, the Tour guide needed a bit of work (GrayLine company). Timings were all off and very rushed in places where we should have had more time. We got back to the ...