We managed to score swap tickets to a formal dinner at Trinity College (one of the big 3). It was last night…and let me tell you, it’s a whole other world over there.
- Allow me to set the stage…Trinity is ridiculously exclusive and snobbish. It’s the one college that non-Trinity students can’t even walk into without a valid reason. And “I really want to see it” apparently isn’t a valid reason…I already tried it. Anyway, we finally got our first glimpse of the promised land on our way into dinner. Sporting our best dinner wear…we were looking quite spiffy (see below). The Trinity courtyard is quite impressive, even in the dark. There’s a nice fountain and gazebo in the middle and it generally looks like a castle, with turrets and all. It also comes complete with suitably bossy and scary staff…those guys are legit.
- Our first brush with the elite came at the pre-dinner reception. Get this…for their non-alcoholic juice option, they served pear juice. Not apple, not orange…pear. I’m telling you…it’s just a whole other world.
- The dining hall itself was pretty swanky…rather Harry Potter-esque except there was a portrait of Henry VIII at the head of the hall. Unfortunately, we were a bit unprepared for the bull rush into the hall to find seats. Ended up pinned on an island between the drunks and the snobs (but that was pretty much unavoidable really). We didn’t talk to anyone else the whole time…how do you like us now Trinity?
- Food was solid. Risotto and potatoes were good. Michelle said the cow was also good. Chocolate mousse was very solid. No complaints really. I got my port to cap off the meal…that’s all that matters really.
- That’s about it really, solid night. Check Trinity College off the bucket list.
I'm glad someone finally made the bed. Other than that, it looks like the two of you joined a cult.
ReplyDeleteMy words of wisdom for the night..."If you only knew what the future holds...After a hurricane comes a rainbow."
Peace out Homies!
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