Our flight arrived in Dublin early morning, and the hosts let us in with their hidden key even though they were at work. Ample homemade bread and jams were ready for us, and we received additional welcomes from their awesome dog. Our first outing was a relaxing walk by the beach at Sandymount. We proceeded to discover the rich literary history associated with Irishtown. It was a safe and quiet neighborhood, completely accessible to everything within Dublin. Easy DART ride to Howth for incredible seafood and hikes. Thank you to Jack and his parents for an unforgettable 5 days in this wonderful capital city!