Cat and I enjoyed an early breakfast included in our stay at the Holiday Inn Express. As much as possible, I like booking with more intimate lodging but I thought we needed “a package deal” to set us off right. We met the pre-arranged taxi at the curb at 11 AM to drive us to the bus station for the 2-hour drive to Dublin. Farewell, Belfast.

All went well, arriving in due time. A taxi delivered us to the Kildare Street Hotel in Dublin. Needing a snack, we crossed the street to a little French bistro for a cup of tea and piece of almond cake. Then we rested a bit in our room before heading to an early dinner before the 7:30 Riverdance performance.

The show was a real treat. Cat spied our friend, Miriam, in the troupe. The dancing and music were amazing, moving from dramatic routines to fun, lively dances presenting a story of the birth of dance and its deep, cultural roots through time.

We were excited to meet Miriam and her sweetie Aiden at the stage door after the performance. Another memory to wrap up our trip to Ireland.

Heading back to our room, we readied ourselves for tomorrow’s flight to Paris.

A delicious cup of Irish tea and one of the best slices of cake ever – one I’m going to try to recreate!

Down Kildare Street from our hotel room with the National Museum only a few steps away.

At the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

We did it. We snuck down to better seats during intermission. We wanted to see Miriam up close!

Our new friends, Miriam Lee and Aiden, of Riverdance dance company in Dublin.