included a pint of Guinness which Dorothy, Jean and I didn't even finish finding it much too strong. However we did enjoy sitting at the top level of the museum looking out all across Dublin, a city boasting 1.2 million proper.

Dublin was not what I had expected. I thought we would be visiting a small romantic town, tiny buildings and shops with Leprechauns running all over in narrow streets. Instead it is a "Crane City." In other words, strong in economic growth, rebuilding its inner city areas, adding business offices, apartments and upscale shops. There are dozens of construction cranes stretching their necks into the skyline. Dublin is very commercial, having a vibrant economy which has taken off in the last ten years. Between all the renewal, the cathedrals, churches, universities (there are three in Dublin) and government buildings stand proud, many built in the 18th century. all having absolutely beautiful, ornate facades.

Other than stopping at Guinness on our bus ride, we stopped one other time to take a photograph of one of many Dublin panel doors. These famous doors with fan shaped arches above them can be seen block after block in houses butted together built right up to the street. Many of the doors are painted in a variety of solid bright colors.

Back onboard the ship, our afternoon was spent relaxing, playing trivia (it seems the questions just keep getting harder—this time we lost by 3 points) and for the first time Robert and I decided to join Dorothy for afternoon Bingo. We are glad we did. Robert won $64!

Tonight's dinner had a Dutch theme. Diners and waiters looked pretty silly all in their Dutch hats. The wearing of the hats actually made yet another exquisite dinner even more enjoyable.

No "Name That tune" trivia for Robert and I tonight. Instead we took in a movie on the ship: "Monster In Law" which turned out to be a fun movie to watch plus I totally enjoyed the free popcorn that went with the movie.

Tomorrow we arrive in Douglas, Isle of Man where we will be enjoying the island's extraordinary array of railways dating from the Victorian era.