City Character – Cobh is a picturesque city centered on its waterfront. It features a beautiful Cathedral, nice shops, restaurants and pubs and The Titanic Museum. The connection to the Titanic is based on Cobh being the last port before the ship’s fateful Atlantic crossing. Cobh, Ireland was originally known as Queenstown. It was renamedContinue reading “Port of Call Cobh, Ireland”
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Visiting Castles In Europe
Traveling around Europe it’s hard not to be drawn to those fantastic castles found in virtually every country. They stand as a substantial reminder of a remarkable history. There’s a tour guide joke about traveling thru Europe called ABC – it has a dual meaning standing for Another Beautiful Church or Another Beautiful Castle. FollowingContinue reading “Visiting Castles In Europe”
An Unusual Blarney Castle Adventure
A Short Story Blarney Castle Caution If you are not up the the challenge of climbing six stories of steep stairs – don’t start the tour… I think that one of those requirements for first-time visitors to Ireland is visit Blarney Castle. It was way up on our list of must see. When you tourContinue reading “An Unusual Blarney Castle Adventure”
