Return to Dublin
Once we left the city of Cork, we headed to Kilkenny, making a stop in Waterford that, in my opinion, was not even worth the stop. We were intrigued by our guide who had highly recommended the visit of a famous glassware. Truly, it's a big store where old men on vacation love to wander between a crystal elephant and a crystal glass, which they will probably buy just to bring some souvenirs at home.
Disappointed, we continued on our way, but it was really difficult to find the accommodation that we had reserved by phone a few hours before. Our efforts were rewarded though, because the B&Bit was really nice, set in an
Ireland green environment, so green that it blinded us!
Once we left the city of Cork, we headed to Kilkenny, making a stop in Waterford that, in my opinion, was not even worth the stop. We were intrigued by our guide who had highly recommended the visit of a famous glassware. Truly, it's a big store where old men on vacation love to wander between a crystal elephant and a crystal glass, which they will probably buy just to bring some souvenirs at home.
Disappointed, we continued on our way, but it was really difficult to find the accommodation that we had reserved by phone a few hours before. Our efforts were rewarded though, because the B&B
Kilkenny
The city of Kilkenny is famous for its elegance, unique in Ireland, and for its medieval charm. It’s famous for its paved pedestrian alleys overlooked by the windows of antique shops, leading to mysterious and distant environments. In reality, however, it is very easy to end up in trendy bars, boutiques and very elegant restaurants. One of the main attractions of the city is the mighty Kilkenny Castle, which stands majestically on a bend of the River Nore.
The city of Kilkenny is famous for its elegance, unique in Ireland, and for its medieval charm. It’s famous for its paved pedestrian alleys overlooked by the windows of antique shops, leading to mysterious and distant environments. In reality, however, it is very easy to end up in trendy bars, boutiques and very elegant restaurants. One of the main attractions of the city is the mighty Kilkenny Castle, which stands majestically on a bend of the River Nore.
May 30
We spent the whole day quietly in Kilkenny. Maybe even a little too quietly, since we “quietly” parked the car in a forbidden area, getting a fine of 40 euros!
In the evening we went to a pub where we listened to traditional Irish music. I didn't like that music that much, but the guy was so good that we felt bad about leaving after only 10 minutes. It would have been rude, so we stayed there, putting up with that music, for quite a while.
We spent the whole day quietly in Kilkenny. Maybe even a little too quietly, since we “quietly” parked the car in a forbidden area, getting a fine of 40 euros!
In the evening we went to a pub where we listened to traditional Irish music. I didn't like that music that much, but the guy was so good that we felt bad about leaving after only 10 minutes. It would have been rude, so we stayed there, putting up with that music, for quite a while.
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| 2006 © Giovanna Puccia. All rights are reserved. Kilkenny Castle |
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| 2006 © Giovanna Puccia. All rights are reserved. Japaneese Gardens |
May 31
We left Kilkenny early in the morning because within 13 hours we had to be in Dublin to return the car to Hertz. Along the way, I proposed to stop and visit the Irish National Stud to see the Japanese gardens, expecting to find many bonsais (even if she doesn't like bonsai). Actually, I was a little disappointed as well because there were maybe only 2 or 3 bonsais. It was more like a garden ...just like the name said...
We left Kilkenny early in the morning because within 13 hours we had to be in Dublin to return the car to Hertz. Along the way, I proposed to stop and visit the Irish National Stud to see the Japanese gardens, expecting to find many bonsais (even if she doesn't like bonsai). Actually, I was a little disappointed as well because there were maybe only 2 or 3 bonsais. It was more like a garden ...just like the name said...
From May 31 to June 5
We spent the last day of our holiday in Dublin. We stayed at the Abbey Court Hostel for the modest sum of 44 euro for a room with private bathroom, a broken shower and a bed with a V-shaped mattress. Basically, a dump. But this dump was the least expensive option in all Dublin.
In my opinion, five days in Dublin are more than enough, because after the third day we had already seen everything that was interesting to see. Definitely worth a visit are the Guinness Store House, the old Old Jameson Distillery, Phoenix Park, which is the largest in Europe, Trinity College (even if now it's all very commercial), O'Connor Street and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Dublin is divided into two parts by the River Liffey, the more touristic and crowded area is definitely the south. Here you find the Temple Bar (at night it is ironically called Temple "Barf" = vomiting), Trinity College and the streets with more shops and pubs. It’s a very busy, dirty, and expensive city, but it is definitely the Night capital of Europe. It is difficult to enter inside "in" the premises, if you don't have appropriate clothing. We were bounced almost anywhere because of her clothing!
On the 4th day, we had decided to go to the '"sea" in Dun Laoghaire, outside Dublin. Of course don’t expect to find long beaches and crystal clear sea...let’s say that it's a pleasant walk and it’s reachable by train in half an hour.
We spent the last day of our holiday in Dublin. We stayed at the Abbey Court Hostel for the modest sum of 44 euro for a room with private bathroom, a broken shower and a bed with a V-shaped mattress. Basically, a dump. But this dump was the least expensive option in all Dublin.
In my opinion, five days in Dublin are more than enough, because after the third day we had already seen everything that was interesting to see. Definitely worth a visit are the Guinness Store House, the old Old Jameson Distillery, Phoenix Park, which is the largest in Europe, Trinity College (even if now it's all very commercial), O'Connor Street and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Dublin is divided into two parts by the River Liffey, the more touristic and crowded area is definitely the south. Here you find the Temple Bar (at night it is ironically called Temple "Barf" = vomiting), Trinity College and the streets with more shops and pubs. It’s a very busy, dirty, and expensive city, but it is definitely the Night capital of Europe. It is difficult to enter inside "in" the premises, if you don't have appropriate clothing. We were bounced almost anywhere because of her clothing!
On the 4th day, we had decided to go to the '"sea" in Dun Laoghaire, outside Dublin. Of course don’t expect to find long beaches and crystal clear sea...let’s say that it's a pleasant walk and it’s reachable by train in half an hour.
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| 2006 © Giovanna Puccia. All rights are reserved Dublino, O'Connor Street |
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| at the Guinness Store House |
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| On the seafront in Dun Laongaire |
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