April 1-Dublin

After a lovely breakfast of porridge, oatmeal by any other name, but never so good as this, we set out by taxi to Christchurch Cathedral, a second 9th century cathedral, where we did see spectacular tiled floors and ornate stained glass windows. Apart from its elaborate sanctuary, Christchurch had a vast crypt which was utterly fascinating. John was taken with the mummified cat and rat found in an organ pipe. I found the superstructure of the building, so clear underground, to be amazing. 

Before leaving the cathedral, we lighted candles for our Mothers.  We next visited Dublinia, which presented the history of the Viking's involvement with Dublin beginning with their settlement in 841. We learned a lot about the Vikings and enjoyed the exhibit and the humorous docents, dressed in period apparel, who enlivened our visit.  

Since it was by now close to lunch, we walked to Avoca Cafe where we each had the delicious crab salad. John's was made gluten free.  Thoroughly pleased with ourselves, we returned to the room in time for John to grab his violin and head to Walton's. I walked to a laundry where I dropped off our first few days of clothing and went to have my hair done. 

When John returned to the room, we decided not to knock a good thing and headed, once again, to Farm for dinner. We were greeted by the now familiar staff and enjoyed another excellent meal. 

My toast that evening was to "the Christchurch Crypt." John toasted "the first four bars of the Musical Priest" that he had learned that day. 

Once back at Number 31, we read until bedtime.