Ireland Trip: Day five (Easter And Rugby – What A Combo)

Cork is just a short four one/two hour bus ride southeast from Dublin, and buses depart on the hour on most days. As most people say, some of the greatest of Ireland is witnessed outside of the most important cities, and a journey overland can supply some astounding views. Of program, like most journeys, I’m reminded how I want I had additional time to commit going to the rest of the country, but at least seeing some or aspect of someplace is improved than seeing nothing at all at all.

Soon after arriving, my brother-in-law’s father’s cousin’s husband (1st cousin once removed in-law if you’re preserving score) picked me up at the bus station and took me to his house the place I had Easter dinner with their 3 daughters (brother-in-law’s 2nd cousins) and their youthful households.

After a hearty meal, the ladies and the kids retired to the parlor although us guys goatherd up our points and headed down to the corner bar to view the Harlequins v. Leinster rugby match in the Heineken Cup quarter-final.

But Matt, you could ask, you have very little concept what Rugby is, let alone the rules or how to perform it. Matt, do you even know what or in which a Harlequin is? Umm . . .  No worries, I was able to study the guidelines quite speedily, and I was even ready to pick up some insight into the game, this kind of as how there are such factors as “blood substitutions” (a substitution when an torrent of blood gushes from 1’s nose) and how most players, however wanting like they’re 1 pint away from mugging you, are truly quite learned specialists, hailing from this kind of trades as medication, law and banking. I can feel of a couple of lawyers myself who I’d like to see put on the field for a pummeling.

Just after a very little dessert I stated goodbye and headed to my couchsurfing buddy’s household near Cork University. The following is the conversation that I don't forget just after arriving:

Matt: Hi, great to meet you. Thanks for letting me remain at your location.

Host: It’s no issue, let me display you your space.

The two enter a area.

Matt: Wonderful, you don’t thoughts if I lay down a bit, I’m feeling a bit under the weather.

Host: No dilemma.

14 hours later on.

Host: Very well I’m off to research, it was very good to meet you.

Matt: (sleeping) Yes, thanks yet again and you’re welcome to come to New York anytime.

(Host exits, sleep continues)