A few weeks ago Sean and I decided to revisit Ireland. Cheap airfare and the desire to relax in friendly, familiar environs made this country the obvious vacation choice. So, setting aside more exotic locals, we hopped a flight to Dublin on Easter Sunday and kicked off our first full-fledged holiday of 2009. As anyone who has traveled with me can attest, no trip is complete without several nerdy and culinary activities. In Dublin the nerdiness comes partly in the form of a pilgrimage to Ireland’s largest bookshop, Hodges Figgis on Dawson Street. Opened in 1786, the four-story store carries over 60,000 books. As if I need another book! That doesn’t stop me from browsing the shelves at Hodges Figgis or at other charming, well-stocked shops such as The Winding Stair near the Haypenny Bridge or even the chain Waterstones, right across from Hodges Figgis. The fun doesn’t end there. Oh no. Along with bookstores I have to check out the city’s museum offerings. This time Sean and I revisited the National Gallery of Ireland where last year I smashed my Nikon N80, bringing an end to my film SLR days. We …