Butter, Churches, and Rain

I've been in Cork for about four days now. So far I have been enjoying myself immensely. My schedule has developed into going out in the mornings before the afternoon mizzle (a mixture of drizzling and mist :P). In the afternoons, I usually take a nap and then try to decide whether to go for another walk or stay in and Netflix and Chill (get your mind out of the gutter people...when I say chill, I mean chill).

I have been exploring Cork the last few times I venture into town. Today I pushed past the City Centre (mostly little shops, bars, and clothing stores) and walked over the river and up to Shandon. I happened across the Cork Butter Museum, which as you can imagine, is all about butter and dairy goods. For 3 euros* I was able to get out of the rain and learn about Ireland's dairy history. A very good deal in my opinion!

From there I walked up the street to Saint Anne's Church and Shandon Bell Tower. It costs money to enter the tower, but the church itself is free and very beautiful. From there I wondered around a bit until I reached the Saint Mary and Saint Anne's Cathedral. I am not positive, but I think it is a newer church than Saint Anne's.

Due to becoming drenched, I decided to cut my exploring short. All in all though, Cork is a fun place to explore so far. I am hoping to see even more the longer I am here:).

*Student admission price. Regular admission was 5 euros if I recall.

A Whole New World....

Houston, we have landed! I am currently en route to Cork!

Here are some thoughts that have run through my head in the last few hours....

*plane takes off* "Oh Gawd, I'm gonna die. This is it."

*plane flies over nighttime Boston* "Oh Gawd,.. have I died?" The view from the plan was Ah-freaking-mazing. I would buy plane tickets at night all the time if I could afford it just to see the lights twinkling below.

*gets to seat on plane* "Look! Leg room!"

All that aside, my trip is going very well so far. Ireland is beautiful, but I expected no less. Looking out the window right now, Ireland reminds me of Easter in Maine. Which almost always meant crisp mornings, birds chirping, fresh and bright green grass... it is one of the best sight/smell/sound combinations on this earth in my opinion.

Right now, my plan is to post once or twice every week or two. Stay tuned everyone! I'll see if I can cook up some sort of adventure for you all to read about :P.