Ireland ,Cork, Dublin ,Belfast

From: Ellen Servis
Subject: Ireland ,Cork, Dublin ,Belfast

Hi all,
Just a quick note before we head back across the North Sea and into the Atlantic Ocean on the voyage homeward.
We have spent the last 3 days in Ireland .  We had mostly beautiful weather.  The ship was to go into Waterford but it was a tender port and rough seas were expected, so we diverted to Cork and Cobh.  It was a lovely day walking thru town and doing some shopping revisiting sights.  After that just took the shuttle bus into Cobh and back.
Next, was Dublin , again there was a free bus into town leaving us at trinity college.  I did a quick tour about town and some shopping enjoying a pot of tea and scone.
The afternoon was very special as I met 7 members of my family for lunch at the Bull and Castle.  It was so great to visit even for a few hours and catch up on news. Everyone was so loving and welcomed my cabinmate  Kathy, who joined us.
A special thanks to Seamus, Margaret, Mary , Michael and baby Kelsey from driving in from Ballinalee and to Muriel and Allan for finding a great place to eat and driving us back to the ship, in the pouring rain.  Also, thanks to Allan and Michael for making a quick stop at jamieson's.
We spent the next day in Northern Ireland , docking in Belfast but taking a tour north along the coast to the giants causeway, a magnificent rock formation part of the national trust.  Then the bus drove through many small villages and country on the return to the ship.as I had been to both Cork and Dublin several times I have no photos to share but enjoy the countryside .
Til next time
Love
Ellen