July 2nd

first day!
What a Longgggggggggggggggggg day!!
We arrived at the Rochester airport at 1:00 and due to weather didn't take off til 8:20!! the wait was fun- we had great bonding time!!!
Our international flight was delay and we took off at 2:40a.m. we were very tired!! Most slept pretty well but it wasn't a gret sleep!! the flight was smooth as silk no bumps! Gisela who had never flown before liked it!
Arriving in Shannon the weather was cloudy but sun poked out here and there and it was warm. All of our bags arrived with all VBS materials in tact!! Thanks for your prayers!
converting to euros with ATM cards or cash went well except for Mim. Her card wouldn't work. Not sure why - we will try other ATM machines.
Larry rented the car from Hertz and gratefully all of our luggage fit. It is very disconerting to drive on the left side of the road. Larry did a great job even on roads that have no shoulders and bushes and trees were right up against the road!we got to the church in Listowel. the accomodations are fantastic. the upstairs of the church has been converted for us to have mattresses on the floor but they are delux. they have thought of everything to make us welcome. all for now! Pam