Day 8 Rock of Cashel

With a 100% chance of rain, that's what it did all day. In spite of that and the cold and the wind, it was a wonderful visit of the Rock of Cashel, altho mostly from the outside.

We visited downtown Cork in search of a mall because Bill was determined to get a French Press for "brewing" coffee; instant coffee just isn't cutting it.

What a riot trying to find streets that aren't marked altho Google says "turn right on Patrick (it's difficult to ever find the street names while driving and navigating!) in 400 meters, woops, missed it," "take the 2nd exit on the roundabout (Bill, look right, stay left)," watch for people crossing the street when they don't have the green light (we do it, too!), and more. I love it when we have 54 kilometers before the next turn...I get a stress relief! The Irish are so friendly and helpful; anyone on the street will stop and take the time to help you with whatever you need. You just have to ask.Read more