So I previously posted on the little walk Narina and I took on the Dublin Harbour east pier. I took a photo that morning of the Poolbeg Towers, and everytime I look at it I think that it should be sketched. I am also interested these days in Pen and Wash sketches, so watch this space, it may get a facelift 😁. But for now you will have to live with the Pen Sketch as it is.
(I also noticed that I have dated it 2023.... new year syndrome!!)
The wife and I drove out to Newbridge in search of a market. We found it, but was not impressed. We heard about a farmers market in Naas, and drove over there. Mheee. So we walked around and explored the area.
Just off the main road there is an old harbour on the Grand Canal. An absolutely lovely little corner of Naas. I can definitely recommend a visit.
On my way from one meeting to the other I stopped for a bite to eat next to the Grand Canal at Wilton Terrace. There was an open bench. I had a book and pen, and an hour to kill.
This morning Narina and I got up at the crack of dawn, literally, to go and watch the sun rise over Dublin Bay. Our chosen vantage point was the Great South Wall of Dublin Harbour. Interesting "little" structure that has you walking almost 2km on the wall, ending up deep in Dublin Bay.
We were not disappointed. As luck would have it, the sun rises right over the Poolbeg Lighthouse that is perched at the end of the pier. Needless to say, the area was plastered with photographers who clearly wanted the shot of the sun kissing the top of the light house. I might actually come back to do that myself.
But for now, I will live with the photo above. Good enough for now. Thank you iPhone.
Halfway along the wall there is a swimming area on the right hand side, allowing you to have a dip in the balmy Dublin bay. Not today, methinks. Not sure what the water temperature is currently, but I have a feeling that it is too cold.
At the end of the Pier is the lonely lighthouse. A plus is the vantage point that you have here for watching the Ferries (and I assume other ships) entering the harbour. They come past very close. You can almost touch them.
And then heading back to the parking area you get this absolute stunner of a view. This one begs to be sketched or painted.
I will have to come back here with my camera gear. Just too much niceness here not to come and snap away! I would also like to see one of the large cargo ships come into the harbour!
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