The Craic was Mighty!

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Mandy Kusilek

River Falls, WI
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Dublin Castle

The craic was mighty in Ireland! And let me start by letting you know that the word craic in the Irish dictionary means fun. The fun was definitely mighty in this beautiful country! If you haven't visited it should be a must on your bucket list.


Our tour started in Dublin and just like any other major city, Dublin is very busy.  While in Dublin we visited Trinity College and viewed the Book of Kells and Saint Patrick's Cathedral. The Book of Kells is one of the greatest treasures of medieval Europe and contains the four gospels of the New Testament. After you view the book head upstairs to the long room which is the main chamber of the Old Library...I have never seen so many books in one place! Saint Patrick's Cathedral has offered prayers for centuries and is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland.


After a couple of nights in Dublin we headed to the Cliffs of Moher but first made a stop in Galway. This popular seaside destination is filled with colorful shops and a busy cafe and bar culture. The scenic route we traveled from Galway to the Cliffs took us across the limestone plateau of The Burren with its strange and beautiful landscape. When we arrived at the Cliffs of Moher it was so windy we were afraid we wouldn't be able to walk out and view them. But we made it! Let me tell you, we weren't sure if we were going to be able to walk over to the lookout area as it was so windy. It was literally pushing us backwards! It was definitely worth the challenge to view the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast.


The next day we continued on to Dingle Bay to join the famed Ring of Kerry. This 100 mile panoramic drive around the island's south western tip has plenty for your camera to focus on. Sparkling seascapes, mountains, colored farmhouse and much more.


After a night in Killarney we traveled across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney which is renowned for its magical kissing Stone. We climbed to the top of the castle but could not bring ourselves to kiss the Stone but the view was amazing so it was definitely worth it. When we chat about your upcoming trip to Ireland I will let you know why I choose not to kiss the stone. That evening at our hotel we had an Irish coffee demonstration. It was not my favorite, and was a little strong, but I now know how to make a proper Irish coffee if the need every arises.


We added on a couple of optional excursions to get the most out of our time in Ireland and experience more of the history and culture. We ate dinner at the Bunratty Castle and experienced a medieval banquet where we ate with our fingers. No silverware provided until dessert. In Waterford we attended a Pub Evening where we tasted Guinness and listened to a local singer play Irish Music. In Killarney we went on a jaunting ride through a state park to a castle. And who doesn't want to see as many castles as possible while in Ireland! There is nothing like them! And on our last night we went to Taylor;s Irish Night where there was whiskey, music and dancing. My daughter even got up on stage with the band.


An Irish Blessing: May your trouble be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door. I cannot wait to go back to the wonderfully, amazing country and explore some more. 


 


 


 

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