Today we took our well worn seats on the bus and made the 3 hour trip through Wales (lots of castles) and then the very choppy 3-½ hour ferry ride back to Dublin. (Dramamine was being passed around like skittles). Not much excitement to speak of in general. Although the group did manage to have McDonalds (the only open restaurant at the Holyhead port) for lunch for the third time while England; trust us, it’s no different.
Upon arrival in Dublin, we head off toward Drogheda, our final stop on this whirlwind tour. All the kids were anxious to meet their Irish hosts for the next four nights. Upon arrival in Drogheda, the hand off our boys to the local families was quick and cheerful. We are sure that they will all have a blast with their host families. So, the kids are off and the trip continues. Tomorrow there will be lots of game action with 2 games for each team.
That’s all for now.
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think I could have a higher opinion of any footballer than I already had of the Irishman, but he rose even further in my estimation at the Stadio Delle Alpi. The minute he was booked and out of the final he seemed to redouble his efforts to get the team there. It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him. I felt it was an honour to be associated with such a player.”
Sir Alex Ferguson (on Roy Keane after the European Cup semi-final in 1999)
English soccer manager
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