Today was a really amazing day. We started off with a visit to RedFM, a radio station in Cork. I wasn't overly looking forward to it, but it was actually really cool. It's a great station, and they do a lot of really awesome promotions. It got me excited about listening to the radio, and it sounds like a really great place to work.
Our next stop was to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone. The grounds were absolutely beautiful; there were a lot of trees, beautiful flowers and a little stream flowing through the estate. The castle was beautiful too, and it was more like what you would normally think of when you picture an old castle. It was partly falling down, and it wasn't furnished, but really spectacular.
The stone is at the top of the castle, and it can only be reached by climbing a tall, narrow spiral staircase. The view at the top was amazing, but kind of scary for someone who's afraid of heights like me. To kiss the stone, you had to lay down on a mat, grab some bars that ran along the wall, and arch your back down a hole in the side. Although it wasn't difficult and I was perfectly safe, the drop was a little scary. It was really fun though, and I'm glad I did it.
We also had the chance to shop at Blarney Woolen Mills, a store near the castle that is filled with every kind of Irish product you could image. China, crystal, wool, souvenirs - this place had everything! It ws really great.
Tommorow we're off to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, which is supposed to have some nice scenery. I can't wait to take more pictures!
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