Waterford and Blarney

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After arriving in Waterford by rail, we checked into our hotel and headed straight to the pub recommended by the fellow who picked us up at the side of the road and took us to the train station. What started out as a rough day turned into a great afternoon and evening. Waterford is another great town, rich in history with invasions by Vikings, Anglo-Normans, and various British monarchs over the centuries. The people are also amazing, as, we are discovering, they seem to be throughout this country. We hung around the town for a couple of days, while a new vehicle was transported to us. Once we finally got it, we headed toward the southwest coast, via Cork and Blarney. Of course, I just had to kiss that Blarney Stone. Other than being a bit of a ridiculous tourist attraction, the site of Blarney Castle is exceptionally beautiful, with unbelievably gorgeous grounds and gardens. It is definitely worth the visit.

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Photos

Waterford 9
Bishop's Palace

Iron Monger
Next door to Fish Monger and Whore Monger

Valuable Artifacts from the Museum of Irish Treasures
No...Not Really

Reginald's Tower
Built in the early 1100's

Anglo-Norman Prison Cell
Inside Reginald's Tower

Crystal 6
Cinderella