Thoughts

Andy's thought on Ireland:
Stinks like cow poop
Drivers all think they're Mario Andretti
Good seafood
Stone walls everywhere
The B&B people are nice and friendly

My thoughts:
Gorgeous countryside
Wildflowers everywhere
Lots of ruins - old churches, etc.
Beautiful weather (we were blessed!)
Yummy brown bread!

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