An Irishman Speaks about Americans
My Dublin friend, Patrick Mitchel, recently traveled from Washington to California in a car with
his family — a Road Trip — and when he got back deposited a fun set of observations about “We the People.”
via www.patheos.com
A Fine Day in Dublin
I had a wonderful time in Dublin today. Kevin Johnson
and myself were on our feet most of the day going from one place to another. I am quite exhausted, but thrilled by
the experience. Here’s where we
went and what we did.
We first made our way down to the city center and along
Grafton Street to St. Stephen's Green – a
lovely park. We hung out along Grafton Street for some time
talking and for me, reminiscing of a trip I took some 15 years ago with Robi. That time we toured with a group
of high school all-star basketball players. This time was more focused. It was
a fantastic time of chatting and dreaming about Christian Associates.
Temple Bar District – Dublin
This is where I was last night about mid-night. A very raw area at that time of night. (Kevin Johnson and I) – Pub after Pub after Pub. 1000's of 20 year olds, pulsating music (both live and disco), seriously jammed packed pubs, a few prostitutes, a whole lot of clutching and the "I have have had way too much to drink projectile pools" every now and then. I probably don't need to say that KJ and I were just a little out of place as the sole 50 year olds in the pack. 🙂