Day two we drove through the Curragh, the heart of Ireland's equestrian country, viewed the Rock of Cashel (previous post). We traveled onto County Cork to visit Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. It was a long stop; with plenty of time to visit the castle, walk the grounds; shop at Blarney Woollen Mills and visit the town pubs.
This picture shows the location of the blarney stone. See that hole up there at the top? You have to sort of arch your back as you are lowered into this area while you are being held by two helpers and then lean up to kiss the blarney stone. Okay the hole does have a few iron bars underneath it; but both Julie and I decided that we could pass this up. I certainly could use the gift of eloquence -- but decided that throwing my back out early in the trip wasn't worth it.
Instead we walked around the grounds; had a meal & pint in the pub in town and had about 15 minutes to shop. I think our priorities got mixed up; stomach first and then shopping? It should have been the other way around! (meaning we didn't buy much -- here)
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