Friday, October 27
Another day of driving. We left the hotel after breakfast, and headed off to Killarney. We decided to take a side-trip through Cork and up to Blarney to see the Castle. Medina found a local guy in a gas station who was willing to point us to a good place to eat in Cork, and after following him for a mile or so, he left us at the Silver Inn, which was great. More good food. We have yet to be disappointed. And then on to Blarney!
It was a bit difficult navigating our way up there, but once we got there it was completely worth it. We didn’t bother kissing the rock, as we don’t believe in luck and have both heard that the locals spit on it when nobody’s around.
The castle and castle grounds were beautiful. We got lots of nice pictures, and had a fine time. Conversely, we had a hell of a time navigating back through Cork. But soon enough we were on the N22 to Killarney. We pulled up to the hotel and climbed the stairs to our third floor room at the Killarney Royal. (The elevator is broken.) Aside from the broken lift, this is a very nice place. The room is very comfy, and right in the middle of town.
We walked out in search of a meal and after reading several menus, landed at another nice pub with great food. We stuffed ourselves once again, and had a couple of pints to wash it all down. Medina made friends with an Irish baby at the table next to ours.
I have felt a bit of a chest cold coming on all day, and it really started to bother me this night. I don’t know if it’s the damp air or what, but I’m doing a lot of coughing. I hope it clears-up and doesn’t develop into a full-blown nastiness.
We stopped at a small convenience store on the way back to the hotel, and grabbed a handful of local candy bars. Cadbury is huge over here. Who knew they did anything other than Easter?
Back up the stairs to the hotel room, and I imported a bunch more pictures. I also wrote all of these blog posts going back to the wedding day. I have been a bad blogger, and I feel much better after catching-up. The Internet connection only exists in the lobby, so I’ll post all of this blogginess in the morning. Goodnight Speed Racers!
Another day of driving. We left the hotel after breakfast, and headed off to Killarney. We decided to take a side-trip through Cork and up to Blarney to see the Castle. Medina found a local guy in a gas station who was willing to point us to a good place to eat in Cork, and after following him for a mile or so, he left us at the Silver Inn, which was great. More good food. We have yet to be disappointed. And then on to Blarney!
It was a bit difficult navigating our way up there, but once we got there it was completely worth it. We didn’t bother kissing the rock, as we don’t believe in luck and have both heard that the locals spit on it when nobody’s around.
The castle and castle grounds were beautiful. We got lots of nice pictures, and had a fine time. Conversely, we had a hell of a time navigating back through Cork. But soon enough we were on the N22 to Killarney. We pulled up to the hotel and climbed the stairs to our third floor room at the Killarney Royal. (The elevator is broken.) Aside from the broken lift, this is a very nice place. The room is very comfy, and right in the middle of town.
We walked out in search of a meal and after reading several menus, landed at another nice pub with great food. We stuffed ourselves once again, and had a couple of pints to wash it all down. Medina made friends with an Irish baby at the table next to ours.
I have felt a bit of a chest cold coming on all day, and it really started to bother me this night. I don’t know if it’s the damp air or what, but I’m doing a lot of coughing. I hope it clears-up and doesn’t develop into a full-blown nastiness.
We stopped at a small convenience store on the way back to the hotel, and grabbed a handful of local candy bars. Cadbury is huge over here. Who knew they did anything other than Easter?
Back up the stairs to the hotel room, and I imported a bunch more pictures. I also wrote all of these blog posts going back to the wedding day. I have been a bad blogger, and I feel much better after catching-up. The Internet connection only exists in the lobby, so I’ll post all of this blogginess in the morning. Goodnight Speed Racers!
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