Speaking of Irish travel tales - not too long ago finished reading MaCarthy's Bar - about a guy from England trying to figure out why he feels such a familial connection to Ireland. Funny insightful read. I have his most recent book on reserve at the library - I'll let you know how that one goes.

Dan

Btw, the title comes from his "travel rules" - one of which is that you never pass a bar with your name on it without going in for a pint.