Still Alive, Despite The Fish And Chips Diet

Finally found both free Wi-Fi and a power converter that works.

Belfast was surprisingly energetic and lively.  Oddly, they seem to be basing their hopes for tourism on the Troubles and the Titanic.  I'm reading Naomi Klein's Shock Doctrine, The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.  Next up is The Belfast Postulate, The Rise of Disaster Tourism.

It really is amazing how much Ireland looks like Ireland. It almost feels like a joke when you look out the coach window at the green fields, the sheep and the pasty people.

Dublin is a truly magnificent city, but our hotel is easily the worst hotel for the cost I've ever stayed at.  Tiny room, no air and the disco on the ground floor pounds out a bass beat until 1am everyday.

Off to see the Book of Kells for some reason I can't explain.