Left London and the delightful Hotel Z and set out for Dublin, Ireland.The taxi drive out of London took us along side St. James Park where ladies were riding well trained horses through the park and along Wimpole St. where the famous poetess Elizabeth Barrett once lived. The train trip through the English countryside and into Wales was beautiful. Lush green countryside dotted with sheep , cattle and horses was a change from city life. A uni student bought us a coffee and two ladies headed for a family reunion in Bangor were thoroughly entertaining by being understatedly witty. Farms gave way to mountains and the Irish Sea and we were in Wales ready to set sail for Dublin. The ferry ride took about 4 hours on a smooth sea. we snacked on sandwiches, drank Irish beer and people watched. Our taxi driver helped settle us into our apartment which is a very basic and has a mysterious system of switches that must be engaged to make the washer, shower and lights work. So far we have managed to wash our clothes, but have not figured out the shower. It ain’t easy in Ireland McGee. Our pantry is stocked with Irish bread, oranges, and wine. Survival items. Today we head to Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Church and an Irish Tea served on a bus. Details to follow.