Either we're getting stronger or our luggage is lighter because we had no trouble pulling it back to the bus stop to go to the airport. There we pick up our Opel rental car for the rest of the trip. We'll have to tell you in person more about driving in Ireland, but let's just say that John now mutters "stay to the left" in his sleep. He is mast...

Okay...can I just say...OH MY GOODNESS! Today has been incredibly amazing as we have been out and about exploring things of old here in Ireland. Today we got to see the ruins of Trim Castle...which is just a couple minute walk from our B&B. This castle was built in the 16th century. And it was used in the film "Braveheart". Incredible ruins ...

This trip started at the Pittsburgh airport and it took me the longest to get through security. I had 5 cameras; yes 5: 2 - 35mm, one a Canon with a normal date stamp and the 2nd one a Yashica with a blurry date stamp and longer zoom lens. I had to take both because what if one failed? I also had 3 disposable cameras that I got for $3 a piece at...