Peter: Colin! Haven't seen you for ages!
Colin: Peter! Old chap! Yeah, I've been extremely busy these days. I'm terribly sorry for not calling you.
Peter: Never mind!
Colin: Glad to know you're not offended, Pete. Well, you know, I went to Dublin last month. Have you ever been there?
Peter: I've always wanted to go there, to be honest. But (I) never had a chance. Could you tell me, please, how you got there?
Colin: (I went there) by air. Stansted Airport. Not far from here. (I) went to the airport by bus first. Pretty convenient and fast.
Peter: Right. So, how many kilometres did you cover?
Colin: About 600 kilometres, if I'm not mistaken.
Peter: And how long did it take (you to get there)?
Colin: Hum... 1 hour and a half or so.
Peter: I believe you didn't have to change, did you?
Colin: Of course not. Fortunately.
Peter: What kind of places did you pass on your way from the airport?
Colin: Ha! Fields, forests... Nothing special, really. But the nature there is really captivating. I went sightseeing in Dublin, as well. The National Museum of Ireland, Dublin Castle, Saint Patrick's Cathedral... Oh, this trip left a lasting impression!
Peter: Sounds great! It seems to have been an amazing trip. I guess you would recommend visiting Dublin, Colin. Am I right?
Colin: Oh, make no doubt about it, Pete. I insist on your going to Dublin, my friend.
Peter: Ha-ha, OK, Colin. I'll take it/that into consideration. Oh, I have to go now! I'll call you tonight.
Colin: Alright then. See you later, old chap!