Leah and I went to Ireland last week. We had to take the train to Woking and then catch a bus to the airport, which was not fun because the bus was over a half hour late! We were worried about getting there on time after that, but it all worked out! We flew into Cork airport in Ireland.
As soon as we got to the airport we headed to Doolin. Now, if we had thought about the long journey we had to take, we probably would have flown in closer to Doolin. The first bus took three hours, and once we arrived to that station we had to wait three hours for the second bus that would take us to Doolin. Apparently they do not run very often. It did give us time to explore the nice little town of Ennis. The buildings were so colorful! The only downside is that the stores were so expensive, or else I would have bought something! We ate at a traditional pub, but the food was pretty normal for a place to eat. I had chicken curry and it was pretty good!
Our next bus ride was a bit over an hour long, but we finally arrived to Doolin and to our hostel! The hostel was Paddy’s Doolin Hostel and I would recommend it if anyone is going! The owner was French and so amusing! He let us have the room to ourselves for only two euro more because it was a slow day, he drew us a map to the pier where we could see the cliffs of Moher, and gave us advice on a pub that plays traditional Irish music. Then he said we could have breakfast in the morning, which he would prepare for us. The dialogue for the tea was something like this:
“I’ll make the tea at 7, but you probably shouldn’t come down at 7 because it will be too hot. But if you come down at 7:30 it might be to cold, so you should probably come down around 7:15.” We were leaving at 8, so it had to be early, but he was insistent on a specific time. We also got scones! It was a good breakfast.
Anyway, on to the most important part of Doolin- The Cliffs of Moher! They were so pretty! Ireland in general is such a beautiful place. The sea is right there and you just look on to the cliffs. During the day you can take a ferry over to the cliffs, but we didn’t really want to do that. I don’t think words can explain what I thought of the place. It was so green, full of cows, and space. I was so happy that I went! If you like scenery, it is for you! The town is very nice and quaint, with colorful buildings and nice people. I didn’t want to leave!
The next day we made the journey back to Cork where we had to take another bus to Blarney Castle. On the bus in Doolin we were happy to meet people from Ohio! It was only nice because I had met tons of people from New York, California, Wisconsin, and Florida, but none from Ohio! And so close to where we live. Small world!
Blarney Castle is more what Leah wanted to do, and she got to kiss the Blarney stone! The castle was nice, but I always think the scenery is nicer! Overall it was a nice day. We had to make our way back to the airport. We had decided not to stay long because of the expense, but it was a good two days anyway. The only bad part was getting back to England and not catching all the right trains, but we made it back eventually and that’s all that matters! I’m really glad that I went to Ireland, it ended up being one of my favorite places to visit.
