Only 14.75 euros, that's $22.30 Canadian! Note to self, try to eat food not at the airport.
Norm trying out the stadium seating while waiting for the flight.
Once we checked into the classy Clayton Cork Hotel, we went for a walk about. Wandering around Cork we came upon a fort, Elizabeth I Fort built in 1601. We joined a free tour and learned about the history. The fort was first built for defensive fortification and over the years it was used for military barracks, prison, and until 2013 a police station. In 1817 the fort held prisoners temporarily before they were sent to Australia. 
Amazing thick walls to keep the enemy out.
Or to keep Norman in.
A view from the fort of St. Finbarre Church.
And the gate on the way out, next to one of the oldest pubs in Ireland.
Bridge across the Lee river in Cork
We had quite the interesting time at the English Market, lots of meat and fish, big fish!
Always something to go to in Ireland, even the Savage Cabbages.
We met up with Heather and Brad and their daughter, Shelby who just happens to work at the Clayton Cork Hotel. Off for dinner and an Irish pub
That's a Stonewell Irish Cider I'm having, very refreshing.
The action at the Frisky Whiskey with a band and two Irish step dancers.
Back to our rooms. With a full hotel tonight, Heather and Brad had to take the penthouse room since everything else was booked. Ya, right..Lucky them. 
Two floors, two bathrooms and more
The bedroom!
Our room much smaller but really nice. Tomorrow we head off to hike.....
nice to see Heather & Brad...hope you love Ireland as much as I did...great people !
ReplyDeleteNow, here is a place I have visited. I really enjoyed Cork. Don't miss the Butter Museum - you'll love it. And what I really liked about the hotels in Ireland is that there was a proper tea pot in the room. They don't just cater to coffee drinkers. I'm sure you're having a grand time, so you are.
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