Its good to have friends

Greetings world.  Today is day one of the Batten School course on Conflict Resolution in Ireland and Northern Ireland. As one of the course organizers, I'm in Dublin a day early to smooth the way for the students who arrive tomorrow.  One minor crisis was already averted because the Batten home office created this snazzy blog for the class (thanks James!).  Its also grand having the chance to begin this voyage with two seasoned Ireland travelers in Sue and Marcia. They joined forces to help me manage one critical task: to find a perfect Celtic cross for my favorite daughter (featured beside).

Tomorrow we begin the long haul of gathering the weary travelers, some of whom, are coming in via Turkey after another adventure.  They'll have to share their tales.

Until next time, Paul.