Left Cork this morning and visited Blarney Castle and the castle grounds. Classic Ireland scenery (at least compared to what I was expecting). The castle was incredible and put Kilkenny's to shame. Had a great walk up through tight stairwells, dark stone hallways, and 500+ year old rooms, and our visit to the castle ended when we each kissed the Blarney Stone. True to legend we received the gift of gab, and became the two latest part-Irish tourists to check that off their lifelong to do list.
We then drove further west to Kilarney which sits on the coast of a few giant lakes inside Kilarney National Park. Walked around here today and again the countryside was beautiful. We are very close to the Ring of Kerry (an area of spectacular scenery and another popular tourist destination) but unfortunately will have to save that journey for another trip as my dad and I both fly out tomorrow.
view from Blarney Castle, post stone kiss
Has been a great stay in Ireland. The people are super nice, happy, and they all love to socialize over a pint (or four) - very easy to feel welcome here. Will definitely be returning in the future.
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