County Cork, Ireland: Bunratty, Kinsale, Middleton and Cobh: RCCL Jewel of the Seas - Northern Europe Cruise September 22nd 2007 We woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning as the ship glided into Cobh harbor. The town looked pretty in the morning light and we laughed as we passed a bunch of young guys up on the hill, swaying arm in arm, singing at the top of their lungs, trying to get the attention of the ship’s passengers.
We enjoyed our breakfast on the verandah in the cool, fresh air. It was shaping up to be a l ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Cork » Cork Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more
I have a passion for traveling and have logged a lot of miles to all seven continents. I am fascinated by the people I meet and their culture. I have used several forms of transportation on my journeys over the years and find that each one brings it own rewards.
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