Walk to Rathmines and Harold’s Cross

By Hugh
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February 25, 2021
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Today brings bright blue sky with some patchy clouds. My walking buddy CJ and I meet up for a walk down to Rathmines for lunch and then a stroll over to the Harold’s Cross neighbourhood which I haven’t seen yet. Lunch is back at Hush, one of my favourite finds. This time I  tried a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich, which was tasty, and CJ tried the pulled pork spice sandwich I had last time — I think that’s still the best.

Crossing over the Grand Canal into Rathmines:



My sandwich from Hush:



A street of upscale homes in Rathmines:


Some creative and ridiculously cute school crosswalk markers:



Georgian brick houses surrounding Grosvenor Square:



The tip of the triangular-shaped Harold’s Cross Park:


Pine trees in Harold’s Cross Park, which I haven’t seen in the city centre:



Crossing back over the Grand Canal:



Moonrise over Dame Street:


By the time we get back to Temple Bar, we’ve clocked in almost 12,000 steps! Here’s a map for reference:


I’ve continued to have aches and pains in my lower back and shoulders from sleeping on an IKEA bed, and my T bands have been tight and sore from long walks. Since I can’t get a massage, I’ve been eyeing percussion massagers and finally decided to splurge on one… it’s a Theragun, which is known for being the best brand. It’s even sold on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop marketplace for ridiculous luxury items, which makes me cringe, but at least I didn’t get the gold embellished model (which is sold out anyway).


I try it out after getting back from my walk, and it feels great! I still need to learn all the techniques, grips, and uses for the different head attachments. It’s a nice reward for keeping up my walks.

Until next time….

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By Hugh February 25, 2021
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