Statio Bene Fide Carinis - A safe Harbour for ships is the motto on the coat of arms of our friendly and vibrant port city. Since the City was founded by St Finbarr over 1,000 years ago it has grown from a trading merchant city to a cosmopolitan vibrant 21st century city of today. The city, situated on the banks of the river Lee, is home to 123,000 people. It is located on the South West coast of Ireland and is the 2nd largest city in the Republic of Ireland. The area of the city is 3,731 hectares. 
And still it's a beautiful airport but sometimes ... But I made the gate in time we're about to board the plane. (09.45 AM).Guess what ... A little bit of sunshine in Cork, definitely better weather than in Amsterdam! Luggage came out quick as usuall here and cabs enough. Again a nice cabdriver and one I good easily understand
they all seem to be happy that we're coming (later more about that) little early since I'm 1 hour behind so room not ready. Little chaos in the hotel but staff is very friendly. And of course the first thing to do is to "score" a Vanilla Caramela of Gloria Jean's. (http://www.gloriajeans.com) Price is a bit high but the perfect start of the afternoon. You'll find them in 84 Patricks street. After walking along the Marks & Spencers department - Food section (yes yes I hear somebody say again food ... love you too ). Drinking this latte adventure enjoying the perfect muffin with my face towards the sun!Hmmmm although work starts it's a wonderfull life! Irish people tend to wear t-shirts in this weather, we're talking about less than 4- Celsius. Incredible and I thought that I could resist the cold! As well people still on terrasses, just put the heaters on. And in the main shopping street there is now a podium, so Live music tonight! That's it for now, go back te do some work and prepare for a Corkish diner and probably some music as well, from a nice, bit cold Cork, The hotel has WIFI ...
) don't hold me responsible ! Visit the place and take a nice bottle of wine too ... don't forget your credit card!
I'm not much in Italy but now that I am I need to try, really need to ... So I took a real espresso, no chairs in this "bar", paying with the cashier (she was behind a special counter) than to the bar and wait for your turn, drink it hot and done. That's the Italian way of drinking coffee. Quality is perfect like we never drink in Amsterdam and the price, € 0,90 ... 3 people waiting you for only 1 espresso ...
Watching people abroad is always a pleasure to do, the italians smoke a lot outside. Like everybody smokes, ladies with Cigars is not an exception here! And they are always busy with their cell phones, like they have invented it! It also looks normal to phone during diner, all the phones are on the table and they just seem to call as well. Also eating outside (the weather wasn't that great) just some heaters on and the terrace is full... And next to coffee so much pastry ... Mjammie! This city has also old buildings more than enough. Huge and tall buildings with high ceilings and in a Roma style kind of way, I love it. And the McDonalds isn't allowed to put the redd and yellow sign outside, just have to blend it in like the rest, well done Milan! It was a short business trip but I'll hope to be back some time. If you want to extend your wardrobe you need to visit this place, they have their own Rodeo Drive but this one is much more lively although the weather in LA is better. 
And about the designers, there are much more designers than we know, I'll name a few to you ; Alviero Martini (nice colors and very stylish and you can spend your money for the kids too), Alessandra Zanaria (classical), Chevignon (fashion ????), FWS (Fiona Winter Studio, you need the perfect body ...), Gigli (simple but perfect fabrics), Oppiofashion (Classic as well but oh so nice), VDP (for the woman who's different), Selene (with a touch of fur - rabbits only), Taglia42 (love the models ...), later more,
