Quick thanks to the last two GUESTS, to whom I can't send a PM.

Pete, *love* the story of the two pubs; I'll try to locate the book. (Pete MacCarthy might not be you, now, huh?)

Rob, nice day-by-day guide. I'll do a Google on Folk Orbit.

I have a limited time -- less than two weeks to visit two countries -- and the itinerary is built around homes of two family members, so I'll have limited opportunities to stray very far afield. I'm getting enough feedback for this trip and the next as well (hoping there *is* a next trip).