John wrote:
> "Carey" is one of my favourite Joni songs and I really enjoyed reading
> it. After I did so, I stuck the name "Mermaid Cafi" into Google and
> was surprised how many of these cafes there are around the world.
> There are Mermaid Cafes in Dublin, Plymouth MA, the Bahamas, Las Vegas
> and even 'down under' in Tasmania and on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
> Ever been there Hell? Its just a short ferry ride from you!
No, I've never made that little overseas trip! I know it's only 40 minutes
by ferry, but it's just one of those things I've never done. Ironically,
I've just turned down a chance to go there in a couple of weeks (for a
provincial rugby game, Auckland vs. North Harbour) but I've already had a
better offer (sorry, my lips are sealed on those details)!
The Mermaid Cafe is listed in the phone book, so if I'm ever over there I'll
look them up, and ask the owners what gave them their inspiration - maybe it
was our Joan! Or I might even give them a call tomorrow!
Hell
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