We have made it to Cobh and have free wireless here at the The Commodore Hotel. We had an interesting trip to Cobh (pronounced "Cove"). For those who have not visited Ireland, the tales people tell about the narrow roads are more than true. It is a good thing that drivers are patient (or at least what we have seen so far). Our tour guide and bus driver Phalen is amazing maneuvering the roads.

First of all, EVERYONE was ready, with suitcases packed, by 8:00 am as planned. Actually, everyone even made it to breakfast. It was VERY impressive (keep in mind that there were four students to one room - with one bathroom)! We are traveling on a very comfortable coach bus. Our first stop about an hour outside Dublin was Glendalough, a monastery site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. It was beautiful.

Our second stop was Rock of Cashel, which was an impressive castle. An interesting site there was Skully Monument. St. Patrick reportedly visited Cashel, so we walked in his footsteps (and that is our story!)

Tomorrow we go to Blarney Castle. Hmmmm, the "gift" of gab..... Should anyone be restricted from kissing the Blarney Stone? We will also do the Queenstown Experience in Cobh which will reivew the Titanic and the emmigration from Ireland. Many of our ancestors sailed from Cobh as they sought a better life in the US, Canada and Australia. There is also a MASSIVE cathedral on the hill behind our hotel. We will tour that tomorrow also.

Our tour guide is from Limerick so he is very knowledgeable and is suggesting other sites to see. Our trip continues to be exciting and interesting.