So we had Laura for a few days that i thoroughly enjoyed. She got to witness the first Irish Grand Slam in rugby in 61 years, then the ensuing party that Dublin erupted into. We watched the match at the Air Corps officer's club, which was such a great venue for it rather than the jammed bars, then we went out downtown and it was right back into the way things have always been when she is around. It really is a lovely thing to have those friends who you just pick back up with, even if it's months between when you actually get to see each other. Anyway, we spent Sunday wandering around Dublin recovering over a few pubs, then the next 2 days we went to Kilmainham Gaol, which was really bleak and awful; the tour of the place is impressive and certianly relates the historic significance. You walk out thankful to have gotten out of there. After that we went to the Guinness Storehouse, which we both loved. I have heard from several Irish that the tour isn't worth going to but i soundly disagree, i think it was very well done and really interesting, we spent a few good hours there. We wandered all over Dublin and had a lovely time. I owe her a trip to NYC, which i will certainly make good on this summer.

As promised, Laura, here are your 3 items to remember and take home with you:
1. Familio Zuccardi, the 2006 reserve Banarda Mendoza from Argentina is what we liked.
2. The Amazing Race is casting again in June. Get your filming ideas together, and we'll make the tape.
3. http://www.irishrugby.ie/images/news/RobKeaney_LeinsterPlayerofhtemonth_award.jpg
...enjoy...

We're off to Amsterdam this weekend, which i am so looking forward to! Pictures from the Grand Slam week are below:

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