We have all learned to lay our heads down on the pillow at night and….gone! Even the poor sleepers are crashing within minutes.
Up at 6.15am and off at 8am this am. Heard that Samoa and the pacific had a tsunami warning after a big earthquake and that 100 people are dead?? in Samoa. Went on to the internet and it doesn’t look like it has caused problems in NZ though and the email from Dad today didnt mention it, so all must be well??
We drove to Chester and stopped in this very quaint town and had a walk around the river and streets. Then on to Wales and stopped for lunch in agreat little pub at a town that contains just a train station- but to put it on the map it hosts the longest place name in the world (apparently).
Pronounce this- “Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch”
Which translates to”the church of Mary in the hollow of the white hazel, near the fierce whirlpool and the church of tysilio by the red cave” gasp!!!
Back on to the coach and down the road to Hollyhead at the port and on to the huge ferry. 3 1/2 hours over to Dublin. We all just sat around and talked and watched the men trip over the step into the mens loo’s!
Arrived into Dublins rush hour at traffic at 5.30pm and crawled for over an hour straight to the dinner and cabaret optional, which was just about too much for many- we were fine though, but happy to get there. Wasn’t time to stop at the hotel so we were all in our travelling clothes- a little shabby bur not a lot we could do.
I notice that Dublin is full of street signs on all the power and light poles about political issues and voting about them, really noticable here they are pushing for different issues on the euro, political parties, doing away with democracy (?really) etc.
Had a great meal then the show which had some professional singers- the mle tenor was incredible. They also had Noel Mc Ginty who is probably in his 70’s and has been touring for over 30 years. Lots of one liners and very funny. The irish dancing was top notch in the country that invented it.
Back to the hotel and now 11pm- a long day but we all agree you do so much more on tour than if you were on your own.
Up at 6.15am and off at 8am this am. Heard that Samoa and the pacific had a tsunami warning after a big earthquake and that 100 people are dead?? in Samoa. Went on to the internet and it doesn’t look like it has caused problems in NZ though and the email from Dad today didnt mention it, so all must be well??
We drove to Chester and stopped in this very quaint town and had a walk around the river and streets. Then on to Wales and stopped for lunch in agreat little pub at a town that contains just a train station- but to put it on the map it hosts the longest place name in the world (apparently).
Pronounce this- “Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch”
Which translates to”the church of Mary in the hollow of the white hazel, near the fierce whirlpool and the church of tysilio by the red cave” gasp!!!
Back on to the coach and down the road to Hollyhead at the port and on to the huge ferry. 3 1/2 hours over to Dublin. We all just sat around and talked and watched the men trip over the step into the mens loo’s!
Arrived into Dublins rush hour at traffic at 5.30pm and crawled for over an hour straight to the dinner and cabaret optional, which was just about too much for many- we were fine though, but happy to get there. Wasn’t time to stop at the hotel so we were all in our travelling clothes- a little shabby bur not a lot we could do.
I notice that Dublin is full of street signs on all the power and light poles about political issues and voting about them, really noticable here they are pushing for different issues on the euro, political parties, doing away with democracy (?really) etc.
Had a great meal then the show which had some professional singers- the mle tenor was incredible. They also had Noel Mc Ginty who is probably in his 70’s and has been touring for over 30 years. Lots of one liners and very funny. The irish dancing was top notch in the country that invented it.
Back to the hotel and now 11pm- a long day but we all agree you do so much more on tour than if you were on your own.
5 comments:
You're now in Ireland, to be sure, to be sure. Your group must have got the same sailing from Holyhead that we did, arriving during the 5.30 pm rush hour. Were you on the huge ferry that has a McDonald's? I think it is a catamaran. Hope Ireland is all you hoped it would be.
As regards the tsunami - no, nothing here in NZ, although it did spark panic in Gisborne and other eastern seaboard places, people heading for the hills with the odd traffic jam - all except several surfers who waited to have the surf of their lives, however they were disappointed. The news agencies say there have been at least 100 people killed, including 3 NZers, one a 55 yr old lady from Raglan. Horrible...
this sounds like you are having a great time.
Guess what Sam had to remind me that my B'day was a week away but its now only three days away (scary!)
Love Danni
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mum and dad- sent you an email- our ferry cant have been as flash as yours- but still huge!!
We hear tonight that there has been another earthquake in Indonesia that was pretty bad??
Dan- haha funny you forgot your birthday- the big 1 - 3 is one of the special ones, then your 21st before we know it!!
I Love Guiness!! Even more now that I cant get grog!!
Got picked up from airport and had 1st day on site. All very daunting, I was wondering what I've got myself into. Mind you today after good night sleep feel much better. Its the weekend for me now (Fri/Sat) so going to venture out and look around, buy food etc.
Continue having fun, and Gray keep up the antics on the bus. And have a few extra beers for me
Gaz
Hi guys
You have finally prompted me to write - been very lazy - sorry. Know it's always nice to read something from those at home when you are so far away.
I log on and read what you are up to every few days. It brings back all the memories of our big trip in 2003. We went clockwise round and you are going the other way but visiting mostly the same places as we did. Did you touch the anvil at Gretna Green. We loved Chester and York very much and stayed and explored for several days. Hope you get to see the Cliffs of Mohar in Ireland and visit the Waterford Crystal Museum. If you go there don't spend too much. Must admit I did get a bit carried away as they ship it home for you - too easy!!
All is well here. Danielle and Richie have started IVF this month so it will be a bit of a roller coaster month I am sure.
Very sad about the tsunami in Samoa. A Walton couple (farmers just outside Matamata) have flown there this monrning to help look for their two missing daughters (22 and 24). One is a teacher at Rototuna Primary school. Mary Ann White from Raglan's body is still over there but her husband Andy has arrived home. Andy and I have done a bit of business together over the years - he is a manager at Perry's Construction. He has worked closely with my brother for years and they have become good mates. Stan and Jennie are going to Raglan today to see Andy. All so sad.
Anyway you take care you guys - keep away from sneezing "drop kicks". That's how I got sick this year going to Europe. This guy sitting behind Danielle and I on the plane sneezed all the way from Seoul to Amsterdam. Bet most of that section of the plane got sick after that.
Keep having a great time - the memories will last forever!
Love Jan and Scot
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