Archive - June 2023

We had to backtrack just a little to go to the Bunratty castle and village. We thought we could go there the day before, but it got too late and we saw the Cliffs of Moher instead. We got an early start that morning and drove to Bunratty Castle. Since it was Sunday morning, we didn’t see any restaurants open for breakfast, we got food at a gas station. It was...

The third day in Ireland, we got up and went to Blarney castle. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Blarney stone, that is so famous. You’re supposed to be able to kiss it and it will bring you good luck. Well, it’s not at all what I expected. The Blarney stone is a stone at the top of the castle that looks like other stones in the castle. Not that...