[Sca-cooks] Period gifts in jars + question

[Sue Clemenger]

The Volvo engine's actually clean, thanks.  And my friends would be 
upset about the scotch, as they serve as my Designated Scotch Drinkers 
in peer circles.  So no trade in the foreseeable future.
Yes, I did get to see a few things in Ireland, although I was really 
only there for three days.  I took one whole day and went on a mini 
package-tour that took us to Newgrange (which was f***ing AWESOME!), and 
Tara.  IIRC, we could see Knowth from Newgrange, but didn't go there.
They also have nifty museums in Dublin (and, bless them, they're all 
free--paid for by the national lottery), so I got to see some *way* cool 
stuff at the National Museum, including some way-BC (by a few 1000 
years) hazelnuts (how's that for obligatory food content).  And the new 
exhibit for the Book of Kells, of course. ;o)
They also have an amazing East Indian restaurant in Dublin, called...oh, 
heck, I can't find the flyer I saved, but it's in the main part of town, 
south of the Liffey, and within easy walking distance of Trinity.  It's 
on Lower Baggot St.  Curry heaven, and different kinds of breads and 
chutneys...ooooh, almost worth the plane trip back there, just for that. 
  I did not, however, have a chance to have any fresh seafood--a 
restaurant I'd planned on going to was undergoing renovations.
Newgrange, as far as I'm concerned, was way cooler than Stonehenge, if 
at least in part because I was actually able to go inside, whereas with 
Stonehenge, you're at a bit of a distance.  The historical Powers That 
Be had just opened a new visitors' center when I was there, and it's got 
some very interesting displays, and an interesting walk that you take to 
get to the shuttle bus spot, which is along this path landscaped with 
the different plants from the ogham alphabet.
Tara was kind of interesting, too.  We had a decent day for a view 
(apparently, rumor has it that you can see all 26 counties from there on 
a really clear day).  Lots of really long grass, and interesting lumps 
and ditches--really gave me a good appreciation for historians and 
archaeologists who can actually make sense of it.
--maire "can you tell I'm partial?" ni nuanain


Martin G. Diehl wrote:
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> How about a trade?  I'll send you naphtha by the gallon to 
> clean your Volvo engine in return for even partial bottles 
> of single malts.  I'll even pay postage both ways.  <g> 
> 
> While in Dublin, were you able to visit any of these or 
> other Neolithic sites?