I traipsed out to Dun Laoghaire this morning to find the fresh fish market that Rebecca had alluded to. Alas, I seem to have missed it, but a trip to Dun Laoghaire is always a fine thing and the high speed ferry ws just into port. I briefly thought about jumping aboard and heading for a day trip to England, but realized that that might be a bit dicey without my passport. Can probably do it, but was hesitant. On the other hand, I did pop into a bike shop to see what I was facing to get something to get me about town and maybe ut into the country. I found a friendly and helpful shopkeeper and figured there was really not much to gain in shopping around. I picked up a Trek 7.3 FX for €499. Seemed like a fine deal for what I was getting and added a lock, helmet and pair of shorts to the mix. Toddled off to quickly acclimatize to driving on the side of the road I am less used to. Takes a wee bit of getting used to I must say. Also find the the traffic is a little less tolerant of bicycles than I am used to. Especially the bus driver…they seem to make sport of cyclists. Will have to learn fast.

On the other side of accomplishment, I discovered Jimmy of Jimmy’s barber shop in Dun Laoghaire and got my first Irish haircut. I was quite trepidatious about having my haircut by a barber I was unfamiliar with, but I think Jimmy did a fine job and was very efficient. A day well spent.