We left the window and shades open. The rooks and the cows and the birds are providing a melodious sound for sleep. It is a good sound sleep. The moon shines in and the stars can be seen. It is a grand last calm night in Ireland.
When I wake, I see Heather out my the fence overlooking the cows and sheep. Breakfast is ready and we are the only guests.
It takes us about 15 minutes to drive from the B&B to the airport. Shannon is small. Hertz is easily found, car is returned and we go through check in and security all the while seeing the beautiful day begin to overcast. After a last pint and highlights of the Manchester United-Chelsea match, we go through the last checkpoint, find some seats and discover we have great free wi-fi. Then is stars to pour. It is a downpour unlike anything we have seen here, but have heard about. We are lucky it is seen as we leave and provides a good note upon which to leave.
The Irish experience was great. the people are very friendly and gracious. The food was great. The driving was so much fun. I loved the roads, the whole experience of driving on the left.
Ted & Heather in Ireland
"Does the 'Real" Ireland Still Exist," a lovely article in the Sunday, May 18, 2008 Travel Section of the NYTimes.
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