Blarney

Blarney is a few miles north west of Cork.

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Blarney Castle Entrance. Here we go.

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Steps, steps and more steps.

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We could stop on each level to enjoy the view. (catch my breath).

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The top at last.

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The Blarney Stone viewed from below.
It is the bottom stone on the left.

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The Blarney Stone viewed from above.
The man tries to keep you from falling the 5 stores to the ground (if you tip him).

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Down, kiss the stone and up. It happens real quick.

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One more look around before going down.
Yes, it rained while we were on top. So we got wet.

Cobh

Cobh is a seaport near Cork in Southern Ireland.

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The Cobh Heritage Center tells about the massive immigration from Ireland.

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This was sailing at the port. It appears to be flying the French Tricolor.

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