Ireland, Day 3, June 11

So, I might still be writing this at Christmas.

The driving in Ireland was difficult for us.  We were dropped off in the heart of Dublin with a car to drive on the wrong side of the road, with a driver sitting on the wrong side of the car, and driving a standard transmission.  Poor J.  It took both of us to drive while in Ireland.  One to do the actual driving, and one to say, "YOU'RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!!  THIS IS A ONE WAY STREET!!  AAAHHHHHHH!"  Guess which one of us did what...

 This is a two way street.  That's right.  Two ways.  I was glad I was on the other side of the car. 

Another two way street.  This was on the world's longest detour.  Grrrr.  J had quite a time driving through this.

Finally, a street wide enough to actually have two cars pass each other without lots of prayer.

Views from the car.  It was lovely!

 More views from the passenger side of the car.

A charming bucolic scene from the passenger side of my car.  This is the south eastern part of Ireland.

More lovely scenery from the car window.  It was so nice (being a passenger).

 A major highway.  The speed limit was 120 kph (approx 75 mph).  It was so nice to be on a large road and not have to turn or worry about oncoming traffic. 

In Ireland, they don't have stoplights like we do.  We went for several days without seeing a stoplight.  Instead they have roundabouts.  J got better as the week went on, but they were still harrowing for us, especially the ones in Dublin that were three or four lanes.  This is a simple two lane one, the most basic kind.  These wouldn't work so well here in the US, they actually merge and take turns in Ireland.  We're not so good at that part of the driving.