I could see "the Rock" as I drove into Cashel. There were lots of tourists there with me. The centuries of neglect are evident but the buildings are being restored. Our guide told us that the Bishop and his crew left because the buildings were too hard to keep warm. I believed him as the cold wind whistled through me. Some visitors from the continent where it is already hot, were, unfortunately for them, in their summer gear. The town itself is charming and about 2000 people. I had the worst cup of coffee there on the trip so far. My heart sank when I saw grated chocolate on top. I checked out what was supposed to be the South Tipp Geneological Society near the Rock. The Bishop before the current one obviously knew the value
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