I’m mourning the loss of Eden. Last night ended Daylight Savings Time in Ireland for the year. The shift to Dark Evening Time is a sad event for me each year.
It’s particularly poignant this year, because I’m living so far north that the days will be very, very short soon. Perhaps fortunately, I’ll be home for the very shortest of days this year, and I’ll get to eek out a little more sunlight than I would here.
I spent the entire sunny day yesterday working at home and needed a change of scenery. So, to help address my doldrums, I headed out for breakfast.
Since I can’t seem to find Sunday brunch in my neighborhood, so I wandered down to Temple Bar and found myself in Eden. Yum!
Eden: spatially wonderful!
Eggs Benedict, Eden style. What more could a girl want?
Eden prides itself in Irish cuisine fused with European flair. Funny, eh?
The Irish referred to “going to see the Europeans” when we headed out for Greece. They see themselves as different from the continent… and thus not entirely European. In my book, they’re so similar to US American, that we actually maybe a closer match. (Please, please, please vote sensibly my countrymen. Don’t succumb to inaccurate claims and smoke-and-mirror budget proposals.)
I’ve heard two people (one an emigrant from the US) say Ireland may well become the 51st state. It seems to align more and more with US culture every day. Although if we loose Obama, there will be a wider gap in values between the Irish and US ethos.
I’ve attached snapshots from breakfast (Eden is a very nicely designed place) and from my walk home… flip through them and pretend you’re here walking with me… imagine the smell of Guinness wafting through the air as you stride down the River Liffey.
Table for one with a view of Meeting House Square.
Texting Dave when breakfast arrived.
Outside the Four Courts there are symbols of fortitude!
One corner of the Four Courts complex.
Dublin is working hard to coordinate it’s various modes of transit. As a pedestrian, bicycle rider, and bus user, I insist they have a long way to go. The tram and train systems seem to be getting there–but the discontinuous bike lanes, lack of courtesy among automobile drivers toward pedestrians crossing streets, and never-on-time Dublin Bus route 83 really need attention.
I’d hoped to get inside St. Michan’s church today, but opening hours are limited. I’ll show you that cool place soon.
Eggs Benedict, Eden style. What more could a girl want?
Helpful advice posted in the rest room.
Eden: spatially wonderful!
A view from the balcony in Eden.
Fusion, Irish style.
Taking in a show at one of the fine photography galleries on Meeting House Square.
This photographer’s work is highly acclaimed.
A few of the bikers riding today to help end breast cancer.
These birds had found a school of fish and were splashing around with their prey.
The Dublin City Council building stands in stark contrast to the delightful city around it. There is a nice atrium inside, however, and so working there might be as viewing the place from outside.
Ireland by Chance 