When Things Go Wrong Don't Go With Them

I'm still withering in pain over this car thing... I guess I'm going with public transportation. The lucky winning choice : the bus.

I went a day early to active my SIMS card so I could call my hotel in Longford. They said take a train or bus to Longford or Anthlone, then take a taxi... which is what I kind of figured anyway.

I went on the bus website ( http://www.buseireann.ie/index.php ) and tried to buy tickets but it's down for the moment. I'll try to wake up early and give them a call. My printer is messed right the frig up so I'm having trouble getting the things I need...

I'm rearranging my entire trip now. It looks vaguely like this:

Sat.
Arrive via bus to Longford at 12:35
Take a taxi (approx 25 min) to the hotel
Check in , shower , eat lunch , explore surrounding area

Sun.
More exploring? I'm sure there's something in the general area to see. I'll just walk the countryside or something ... I have a map and infinite spare time now.

Mon.
I'll get a taxi and bus to Mullingar to see Belvedere House. It looks like I can be there about the time they open (9:30am).

Tues.
Catch a taxi and bus back to Dublin.
Check into the hotel at 2pm.
Shop around... explore... eat dinner... I don't know.

Wed.
County Clare

Thurs.
St. Stephen's Green Shopping Center! It looks like a pretty cool mall.

Fri.
County Cork

Sat.
I've booked a new trip out of Dublin! If I can't drive to Malahide Castle then I'll take the trip for $33.75! The bus leaves at 2pm and gets back at 5:30pm.
Here's what it says on Expedia...
Journey through Clontarf to Malahide, home of the 14th-century Talbot Castle. Browse the castle's extensive art collection, stroll through the gardens, or enjoy afternoon tea. Then drive through the seaside village of Howth toward Howth summit where you will stop to capture superb views over Dublin Bay.
Inclusions :
* Guided tour of Dublin Bay and Malahide Castle
* Admission and guided tour of Malahide Castle
* Roundtrip transportation via coach


Sun.
Coming back home


Not as fun as before... no Trim castle or Fore Abbey which I was greatly looking forward to. :::sigh::: I guess that means I'll have to make another trip someday.


Anyway, stay turned for one more post tomorrow before I leave.