Listed a one of the top 99 things to do before you die by Discovery Channel we can now cross it off our list. We walked to the top of Blarney Castle to kiss the stone – those who kiss the stone become blessed with the “Irish gift of the gab”. Apparently the people backContinue reading “Blarney Castle”
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An Old Irish Man
After our tour of the Guinness Storehouse we met this lovely old Irish man. We couldn’t understand a word he was saying. Eventually we figured out that he was 72 years old and he used to work for Guinness. Today he stands out the front and hounds all the tourists for money. I managed to get a bitContinue reading “An Old Irish Man”
Culture Shock
Things are different on the other side of the world. In the London supermarket (like woolies) you can buy your fruit, veges and meats and then eat straight away. In the vegie section there is a cafe that sells salads and juices. In the seafood and meat section there is a bar that cooks the fish and meats. This meansContinue reading “Culture Shock”
Sia's Place 