Maps

Dude · Guru

Maps

Michele Erdvig · Host

Dude,

I generally use two maps in Ireland. My OSI Complete Road Atlas of Ireland and one called Handy Map. The first one is spiral-bound and you can flip through the pages. It has a lot of detail. The second is an accordian type map that is laminated. It is good for when you don't need much detail just a general idea of where you are heading. (Good for cross-country drives.) It is small it is very handy in the car.

If you get the atlas buy the latest edition on arrival in Ireland. It is available in the airport shops and the tourist offices.

Michele

Dude · Guru

Thanks! Something to spend those fresh euros on when we arrive! Where do I get the Handy Map? Or can I just borrow yours?

It seems that I am determined to get everything done NOW and then just sit back and wait--like that's going to happen! I ordered a windbreaker (thinking of Melissa5 as I did it) and a travel purse, extra battery, memory sticks and a recharger for the camera.

I will go to Sun Harvest just before we leave to get some healthy snacks to maybe stave off some of those Cadbury Milk Chocolate and Hazlenut candy bars. But I'll bet I end up eating both!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Dude,

The Handy Map is sold all over Ireland at newsagents, supermarkets, bookstores, etc. You will have no problems finding it. Or you can just use the map the car rental company gives you.

Did you order the same windbreakers that Melissa bought for herself and her daughters? She said they looked like blooming flowers! One year my husband had a red one and it was quite handy because I could find him in a crowd anywhere!

Michele

Dude · Guru

I don't quite remember where Melissa got her windbreakers, but I got mine from L L Bean and they had some lovely colors. I chose Deep Fuchsia so that I can't possibly get lost in the Irish mist. And the color is appropriate to the native flora, also. One of my favorite Belleek pieces has fuchsia flowers on it. The color will also come in handy in crowds; we got separated in the pedestrian mall in Galway last trip and it sure was handy to know what color macs to look for. However, I don't expect to be spending much time in crowds if we do what we say we are going to do--peaceful and off the beaten path for the most part. But we have to do some shopping!

I'll just get the maps in the Shannon airport and we'll be off! We're arriving on Monday this trip instead of Sunday so we'll probably have better luck with the money exchanging.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Dude,

There is an ATM right at Shannon Airport. There is a bank at Shannon Mall and another ATM at Bunratty Village Mills. You should have no problems getting euros.

Both the tourist office and shop at the airport take credit cards.

Michele