St. Stevens Green
My last days in Dublin were spent hanging out on in the Dublin city center, Grafton Street, and saying good bye to St. Stevens Green.
swans on Stevens Green pond
my favorite place to sit next to the pond
I would try to plan my days so that I would have time to spend in the park. The weather was great, so there were always lots of folks hanging out, laying around in the grass, sitting on park benches, lunching, reading, and just playing around. It's a great place for people watching, bird watching, and just staring up into the tree tops. I will miss it.
June 16th is the annual celebration of Bloomsday. Folks were dressed up as characters from James Joyce books and plays, quoting lines, and acting out parts. The event happens in front of Davy Burns pub, just off of Grafton Street.
folks gathered as others quoted lines
bystander dressed up as Mr. Joyce.
acting out a James Joyce play. super cute bystander in the white hat, enjoying the sight.
even young hipsters enjoy the scene.
I would start most of my days in Dublin at Bewleys, sitting on the second floor, next to the window watching the happenings of Grafton Street. I would order a latte, a croissant, look out the window, and write in my journal. Most days, just downloading my thoughts, or write about what I saw from my viewing point overlooking the street.
prime seating at Bewleys, looking out over Grafton Street.
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