Picture delay
Due to technical difficulties (digital camera broke), I will not be able to post any more Ireland pictures for quite some time. Had to buy a disposable film camera, so when I get back I'll have to get it developed, and scan some to post. The wait will be worth it (assuming they come out).
Visited the seaport town of Cobh (pronounced Cove) this morning. A small, very beautiful, hillside, fishing community. They have an enormous ornate Church there; it dominates the landscape. Cobh also happens to be the last port of call for the Titanic (talk about a claim to fame!!).
Then spent all afternoon in Cork city. Nice place. I'm guessing that 1 out of every 20 businesses is a pub. Each is very small, and few serve anything to eat besides potato chips.
One thing for sure, you don't come to Ireland to go shopping. Everything is very expensive, and the American dollar is relatively weak to the euro dollar. I basically bought nothing while I was here; too damn expensive!!
Go Pats!! Watched the game tonight in the hotel lounge. My boss had them FedEx a special chip for the hotel's TV system so they could get the European channel that broadcast the NFL. Pretty interesting watching the game here, some of the Irish folks (other guest and hotel employees) really haven't a clue about American football.
Later, ... O'Ralph
Visited the seaport town of Cobh (pronounced Cove) this morning. A small, very beautiful, hillside, fishing community. They have an enormous ornate Church there; it dominates the landscape. Cobh also happens to be the last port of call for the Titanic (talk about a claim to fame!!).
Then spent all afternoon in Cork city. Nice place. I'm guessing that 1 out of every 20 businesses is a pub. Each is very small, and few serve anything to eat besides potato chips.
One thing for sure, you don't come to Ireland to go shopping. Everything is very expensive, and the American dollar is relatively weak to the euro dollar. I basically bought nothing while I was here; too damn expensive!!
Go Pats!! Watched the game tonight in the hotel lounge. My boss had them FedEx a special chip for the hotel's TV system so they could get the European channel that broadcast the NFL. Pretty interesting watching the game here, some of the Irish folks (other guest and hotel employees) really haven't a clue about American football.
Later, ... O'Ralph
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Have a good time daddy!