Blogs from Cork, County Cork, Ireland, Europe - page 7

Thank you for the Birthday Wishes!!! I could not have asked for a more fabulous time! My mother and I took advantage of the complimentary breakfast at the hotel (It is immaculate, they have any type of breakfast food you could wish for -salmon, scones, muffins, yogurt, eggs, ect)! We went to the Cliffs of Moher, which were absolutely breath-taking. We booked the tour through "Paddywagon" company (they can be recognized by their use of bright green vans! Our tour guide was pretty funny, and very knowledgeable about the area. He found out it was my birthday and put a candle in a cupcake for me. When we returned to Cork, my roommates and a few friends had balloons and a cake waiting!! (I really lucked out with Roommates-3 American gals who are really down to ... read more

Wednesday (18/8/2010) Relatively refreshed after a full Irish breakfast we set off for a look around Cork. Our first stop Blarney Castle. About 20 minute drive from Cork through luscious green countryside. We walked through the beautiful gardens to the famous castle and climbed to the top to kiss the famous Blarney stone. Carly puckered up whilst Jez stuck to the photography. After checking out the wishing steps, witches kitchen and beautiful gardens. We made our way back to Cork, finally finding a car park (just about back at our B&B) we made out way to the farmers market picking up a delicious antipasto lunch and finding a conveniently located park just across the road to enjoy it in the sun. We wandered through the streets past the street preachers, checked out the price of hurling ... read more

I can tell you firsthand that the hospital system here in Cork is lovely. I wish that I wasn't already so familiar with it, but unfortunately I spent my first night in Mercy hospital. I left the next morning only to return 24 hours later. Clearly I've had nothing but good luck since landing in Shannon. I'm not really complaining though, it's really not that bad. The doctors, nurses and staff are all really nice and I currently have a private room so there isn't much to be upset about. I would prefer to be out exploring the city, but I still have 4 more months left. I decided to start this blog for two reasons. One, my friend encouraged me that it would be worthwhile for friends and family to get an update of my ... read more

We met with the photographer today and confirmed the plans for Friday. Then spent some time wandering around.... read more

Relaxing Sunday spent in Cork.... read more