After leaving Crewes and sitting idle on the track for close to an hour, they finally figured out that we the flooded tracks that had already halted the traffic ahead of us also meant that we couldn't pass either. So, back to Crewes and start train hopping to finish the trip to Holyhead. This meant changing trains about 3 times only to end up on a train that originated in Crews - go figure. Finally get to Holyhead at about 3:30, but the 1:45 boat had long gone (as well as a few others). Next boat was at 6:30. There are a lot of unhappy people using some very colorful language. But the accents are quaint.
Wandered out to the town and stopped at the first pub and was welcomed by a group of townsfolk that were already there passing the time. Conversation was lively, with good humor and it was actually quite enjoyable.
Finally on the boat now - and its actually quite a boat. Stores, lounges, slot machines, a few different food choices. Its quite comfortable (though we're not yet at sea). Trip is a little under 2 hours so it will be 10 or 11 beore I make it from Don Loire to Dublin, find the hotel and settle in. Guess there won't be much in the way of exploring today. Sean arrives in the afternoon tomorrow - hopefully his journey is less eventful.
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