Mike here...On the train to Wales from London to catch the ferry over to Dublin, we stopped at Snowdon National Park (largest on Britian, I believe) to climb to the highest point on the island. Turned out to be one of the most intense experiences of our lives. Up a mile in the air with the Welsh wind and rain in our face from every direction. On a point that was crowded with six people. Going up on the slate staircase, somewhat frightening. Going down, absolutely terrifying.
Anyway, on the train, we shared a table with a Welshman and a Dubliner who was headed home after holiday. The Welshman was a Mt. Snowdon volunteer rescuer. We said we hoped that we wouldn't need his services that day. Thankfully, we did not. But the Dubliner said he knew of Philly because that was 'where that man, Bruce...Springsteen, is from. The Boss, right?'
And you know this...man!!! The world knows and loves the Bruce. Associates him with Philly, which is a bit off, but pretty durn close.
Also, one of the carved ingravings from one of Ireland's many political prisoners above the Kilmainhiem Goal (Dublin Jail) cells was 'No Surrender'. Hopefully Ireland's political future is less grim than its past has been.
Anyway, Dublin has been great. More laid back to London's busybodies. Also, Londoners display their fashion sense through their clothes, primarily their shoes and stockings. Dubliners are more inclined to show their fashion through their hairstyles and colors.
Tomorrow, on to the west country. More driving (in five hour batches). Blech.
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