Where to…Ireland! Week Two
Friday, October 6
Another day in Cobh/Cork! But this time, we took the train into the city of Cork, a 20 minute train ride from the dock. We visited a Starbucks just so I could get my mugs and also stopped by a tiny Lululemon before we made the decision to visit the Blarney Castle. It was another 15-20 bus ride from the city of cork to the bus stop right near the entrance to the Blarney Castle grounds. The vibes were magical, when a gentlemen started playing the bagpipes right outside the castle. I immediately felt transported to another time. Yes, I did in fact kiss the Blarney Stone! Will I be granted the gift of gab? We shall see.
Saturday, October 7
Originally, we should have been in Galway, but after our itinerary changed, this became an additional sea day. We saw dolphins swimming alongside the ship from our balcony, chilled and had dinner at the Italian restaurant on board.
Sunday, October 8
Dublin Day! Definitely one of the ports I was most looking forward to. I had plans for us to visit the Guinness Warehouse. We got a little distracted shopping beforehand, but made our way on time for the tour and our free pints of Guinness at their Gravity Bar, where we were able to sip our fresh beers with 360 views of the city. We managed to stop by the famous Temple Bar before we had to head back to our ship, factoring in time on the train and having to tender back out to the ship.
Monday, October 9
Belfast day! We had an excursion booked for the Giants Causeway, so we spent zero time in the actual city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. The weather was extremely cloudy, with some light rain, but luckily when we made it out to the Causeway, the rain had stopped. It had been so foggy at the Carrick-a-Rede Bridge that we couldn’t even see the edge of the cliffs. That was a huge disappointment but obviously out of our control.
Tuesday, October 10
Not going to lie, the weather has been disappointing except for our Dublin day. First, it canceled three of our ports on the western side of Ireland, and then today and yesterday were so rainy / cloudy you couldn’t even see the views we had booked through our excursions.
Today’s excursion: the Sliabh Liag Cliffs. Apparently the highest cliffs in Europe. Couldn’t see a single thing. At least it was cold? lol
Wednesday, October 11
Our 6 year anniversary!! 6 years together, one engaged. It was also our last port day, but due to the rough seas the night before. I couldn’t sleep and we ended up sleeping in until noon one I finally did fall asleep. We made dinner reservations at Le Bistro on the ship since we loved it so much a couple days before - and the service especially.
Only one day left of the cruise! Can’t say I’m not ready lol.
Where to next?
