DFB

So I'm sitting on a couch in the Officers' TV Room of the Dublin Fire Brigade. You might want to read that first sentence again. Now that we're on the same page, I'll explain why: Justin's dad, Mark, is an Asst. Fire Chief and has made connections with firefighters all over the world - literally. It's a pretty cool network, really. We got off the plane in Dublin, went through customs, and - lo and behold - there is a uniformed firefighter holding up a laminated sign with Mark's name on it. SO COOL. Because there are so many of us, and we have so much luggage, there were two guys (and two cars) there to pick us up. So we head out the door, and I expect to head for the parking garage... OF COURSE NOT... there are fire department vehicles (not big fire trucks, but well-marked pickup trucks) with lights and all to pick us up! What was I thinking??? Those guys aren't going to pay for parking - and who is going to give them a ticket for parking on the sidewalk??? Very cool.

So, now we're chilling in the fire department while Mark & Suzi visit with friends... eating cookies and drinking tea... Sometimes, you just never know where life will take you! :)

Ok, so tonight we'll spend just a short while walking the streets of Dublin... we want to see Trinity College and Christ Cathedral and some of the other major spots. Then, we'll find dinner somewhere and then get some rest before the flight home tomorrow morning! I can't believe the time has gone so quickly!