Blarney Castle today! After achieving frozen toes while watching for a bus that never came, we eventually arrived at the beautiful Blarney castle and its surrounding countryside. The castle was absolutely vacant and we basically had acres and acres of land to our selves. I have to say, I think this was my favorite day in Ireland. The countryside is just so clean, fresh, and beautiful.
We started out walking through the gardenyish area that had a whole witch’s story connected to it and wishing steps, obviously for tourists, but still cool. All the plants were frozen, especially this squash like looking plant. And the waterfall had turned into icicles, the coolest ever!
We then went though the old stone castle, though the little prison area, more like a cave, and then up to the top to kiss the world renowned Blarney stone. From this kiss, I supposedly have become an eloquent speaker, basically able to learn all languages in my opinion- we will see!
The surrounded area was even better than the castle though. We trekked all over, through the fields and out to the lake that was completely frozen over. The sun was shining just the right way to catch the gleam of the rays on the ice and highlight the little bubbles of air fixed in the ice. So clean... breathtaking. Even the leaves on the ground shimmered in the light as the ice on their edges captured the little bit of warmth.
We had to return to Dublin on the train in the evening though. It gets dark early so it’s ok I guess. Onto the plane in the morning to return to Málaga and then the bus back up to Granada. Goodbye my English speaking country. You have been the most hospitable place yet, but Switzerland may still be the overall best… we will see in the end. (Definitly the best hostels yet at least- no bedbugs and good breakfast!- I have high standards haha)
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