4 Seasons Dublin Exclusive [4K]

By June, the thaw was dangerous. Aisling had begun to hope, and hope in Dublin summer is a reckless thing—the sky stays blue until nearly eleven, tricking you into believing the dark has been defeated forever.

Summer in Dublin is the season of the "Ban" (a ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces, enacted in 2004). This legislation transformed the social geography of the city, pushing social interaction onto the streets. The sight of pint glasses resting on window sills of pubs while patrons stand on the sidewalks is a quintessential Dublin summer image. 4 seasons dublin

“Winter is not the enemy,” he said, handing her a paper cup of chai that steamed in the cold. “Winter is the soil resting. You cannot plant in frozen ground. You wait. You tend the roots you cannot see.” By June, the thaw was dangerous