Zydecocruiser's Carnival Legend British Isles Cruise, Sept 13-25, 2013 Photo Review

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great pics as always... 2 questions...

 

 

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what is the story as to why that is the only, um 'orange' building?

 

 

 

and, what is that? :)

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If this were Ireland, I might be looking for a pot 'o gold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

almost back to the ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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more of the River Clyde and a little blue sky

 

 

 

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figures - just before we leave

 

 

 

 

 

 

except we're going in that direction

 

 

 

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a gratuitous strawberry cheesecake picture

 

 

 

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Surprise - time to eat again

 

MDR Dinner, Udon Noodles with Chicken Tenderloins, Shrimp and Calamari

 

 

 

 

 

Pot-Au-Feu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce (starter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seafood Cocktail with American Sauce

 

 

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Green Almond Butter Poached Escargots

 

 

 

 

 

Caesar Salad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shots!

 

 

 

 

 

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Teriyaki Salmon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheese Plate with Extra Blue Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caribbean Chocolate Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Next up - Dublin!

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Zydocruiser...mucho gracias once again...i am so excited because I have a prayer partner in a prayer group i am in..who i met at a different site that did not work for both of us and we found each other again..those odds are unbelievable, whilst seeking a more compatible we site; and then she sent me beautiful things...tourist books on the roots of my Episcopal church and her town, Canterburry..she is English Anglican and has had many/most important family things at a smaller church there. Our group is eccumenical but we share important to us roots..so happy you are sharing as usual fabulous photos and it makes me feel so much closer and makes it real..in mind and heart; " wowowo this place is real..people go there..I have a prayer partner there...WOW..THANKS!!!" Thanks so...sarah

 

Sarah

 

Plus I am English, Irish, Scot, mostly and a little German..healthy Mutt..For the Brittish Isles, have just been to Dover or Calais from France and then London and a few day trips..too long ago..again..this is just great...thanks for doing it..anyone that does this is just great..LOVE the photo reviews..thank you VERY MUCH...Sarah

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great pics as always... 2 questions...

 

What is the story as to why that is the only, um 'orange' building?

 

and, what is that? :)

 

To me, it looks like they had to rebuilt a portion of the castle that may have been destroyed. I agree that the difference in color looks a bit... odd. It would've looked a lot better had they used a grey stone that would've blended more. Regardless, the castle is absolutely beautiful.

 

The mounds could be just be how they've chosen to manicure their lawns. My imaginative side wants to believe that it's an Aos Sí or Sidhe mound (fairy mound), but it looks too well maintained to be that. I think I've just been reading too much Celtic folklore lately. :p

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great pics as always... 2 questions...

 

 

what is the story as to why that is the only, um 'orange' building?

 

 

 

and, what is that? :)

 

 

Thank you.

 

Google is my friend.

 

Strange colors, like orange, come from a lime-wash which they do periodically. It is the same stone.

 

 

The mounds are/were the formal gardens. The mounds themselves are known as the King's Knot.

http://www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/home/experience/story/castlegardens.htm

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Zydocruiser...mucho gracias once again...i am so excited because I have a prayer partner in a prayer group i am in..who i met at a different site that did not work for both of us and we found each other again..those odds are unbelievable, whilst seeking a more compatible we site; and then she sent me beautiful things...tourist books on the roots of my Episcopal church and her town, Canterburry..she is English Anglican and has had many/most important family things at a smaller church there. Our group is eccumenical but we share important to us roots..so happy you are sharing as usual fabulous photos and it makes me feel so much closer and makes it real..in mind and heart; " wowowo this place is real..people go there..I have a prayer partner there...WOW..THANKS!!!" Thanks so...sarah

 

Sarah

 

Plus I am English, Irish, Scot, mostly and a little German..healthy Mutt..For the Brittish Isles, have just been to Dover or Calais from France and then London and a few day trips..too long ago..again..this is just great...thanks for doing it..anyone that does this is just great..LOVE the photo reviews..thank you VERY MUCH...Sarah

 

You're welcome and thank you. I'm a bit of Heinz myself. We spent 3 days in London after the cruise and some pictures from there will be coming up, as well as the surrounding area.

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To me, it looks like they had to rebuilt a portion of the castle that may have been destroyed. I agree that the difference in color looks a bit... odd. It would've looked a lot better had they used a grey stone that would've blended more. Regardless, the castle is absolutely beautiful.

 

The mounds could be just be how they've chosen to manicure their lawns. My imaginative side wants to believe that it's an Aos Sí or Sidhe mound (fairy mound), but it looks too well maintained to be that. I think I've just been reading too much Celtic folklore lately. :p

 

There are still many who believe in fairies.

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Dublin is the home of Carnival Senior Maitre d' Ken Byrne. We were disappointed that he was not on our cruise. One of his best friends is Philip O'Leary who happens to be a taxi driver in Dublin. We made arrangements with him for a taxi tour! As it turns out, Philip has a van which would have been a waste for just 2 people, so Philip arranged for Charlie to be our driver for the day while Philip hauled around a party of 4. We more or less did the same tour and met up with each other several times during the day.

 

The weather was rainy much of the time, so we missed (mist?) some of the beauty, but there was still plenty to see and lots of fun to be had.

 

 

Entering the harbor

 

 

 

Our driver

 

 

 

 

 

 

Howth Castle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not quite sure why, but Deer Park Hotel

 

 

 

 

 

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and back to Howth Castle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

actually that looks like Philip's van there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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and at Howth Harbor/Harbour, the Brass Monkey (no particular significance)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wrights of Howth

 

 

 

 

 

 

and onto Malahide

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Malahide Castle

 

 

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There's Philip again

 

 

 

 

 

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a cafe where we stopped for a break

 

 

 

 

mmmmm

 

 

 

 

an order of toast - they had some hearty bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philip again - he was quite a character

 

 

 

 

and my espresso

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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