Lost my nerve!

Follow up - I never got behind the wheel for the entire time I was in Ireland.

No, no, no I won't do it.

I've been here a week and still can't stop saying my prayers every time I get in a car. Ann says she is still trying to get me put on her auto insurance. And I keep trying to reassure her that it's fine and don't bother.

In 1968, I lived here for about a year. Then in 1975 & 1994, I was here on vacation. Driving was not an issue - I managed standard shift and driving on the 'wrong side' of the road.

Good God, Ireland has exploded with large vehicles. There is great system of freeways with understandable signage. But what is the hurry? The speed limits are unbelievable.