Woke up to a jump scare from the dog sitter because our dog wasn’t eating. Crisis averted with Rex, and then a FULL day of exploring. First up was an incredible breakfast. Then we explored Dublin castle. It screamed poverty in my face in every language imaginable. All I want is a throne room is that too much to ask for?!

After Dublin castle, we went to the temple bar which was incredible. I quickly found out I’m the only whiskey girl on this trip so I’m the only one who ordered whiskey. I chose writers tears which was an incredible whiskey. Then we went down the alley to Auld Dubliner where I want to live for the rest of my existence. Kevin found an English dad, and I love that for him. English dads love Kevin.

After a few pints it was time to head to our Guinness tour which honesty I did not love. We all would rate it a 1 out of 10. As someone who lives for a brewery tour, it was not good. At the end you get a free pint which we were heavily looking forward to since the rest of the tour was trash, and even that sucked. We had to wait at least 20 minutes to get our pint of Guinness which is insane. Following the brewery tour we went to a whiskey tour at Roe and Co and it was INCREDIBLE. Marissa and Kevin were slightly less impressed than me, but as a whiskey lover I was overjoyed. We got to mix our own cocktail and it was so good. Even the whiskey haters in the group were impressed so that should tell you something.

Following our second tour, we went back to Auld Dubliner. Kevin found at least two more dads pictured below and we had an incredible time. All of our new dads were English and in Dublin with their sons who were celebrating their stag parties. I genuinely love the tradition of dads going with their kids for their bachelor parties. Every single person we interacted with was friendly and beyond great. Overall, day two was incredible despite the hangover I will likely have come morning. Pray for my liver. Slàinte.

Dad #1!