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Wireless in Ireland
After running through the Newark airport to catch a flight to Ireland, I reached the ticket counter with a pounding heart and said, “We’re on this flight, we’re on this flight.” I noticed one of their employees had her hand on the door that closes the gate to the plane when the assisting flight attendant asked us for our boarding passes. I gladly handed them over and we were the last passengers to arrive on the plane.
I settled into my seat when the gentleman next to me started chatting away. I was more than happy to strike up conversation with him because I needed to get use to the Irish accent. After introductions, he asked, “What brings you on this journey?” I replied, “Well, we decided to see the band U2 play in their hometown. Our other friends are on a different flight and we are meeting up with them in Dublin. This is my first time to Ireland while my husband has visited once before.” He mentioned he was a cab driver a few years ago but had to quit because he had stomach cancer (he is currently in remission). He was coming back from a 7-day Carribean cruise, which he did not recommend. I asked him if he could suggest a place in town that served fish and chips and he gave me two places. He recommended a place to experience live Irish music and I wrote all of his suggestions down. He asked what my career was and I said that I was in merchant services. I work for a company that allows businesses to accept Mastercard and Visa. His eyes lite up and said, “Would it be possible for me to get one of those machines?” I said, “Are you looking for a credit card terminal?” He replied, “Yes. I have clients that I can still drive around” I mentioned that the regulations by Mastercard and Visa may be different in Ireland than the States. I recommended two wireless terminals for him to research. I wrote them down and handed him my business card. I mentioned that if he had any questions about the process he should email me and I’d be more than happy to assist.
Our flight landed early. We went through customs and retrieved our luggage. I saw John and his wife and we both waved good-bye and I thought if all Irish folk are as kind as him, I know our trip will be one to remember.