Blarney Castle and the Fairy Glen
July 25, 2000
In typical tourist fashion, we stopped in Blarney to kiss the Blarney Stone. Yes, it's a bit cheesy, but I rather enjoyed the experience. See my review for more info.
The Fairy Glen and the Wishing Steps are in the wooded area surrounding the castle. I can't remember the legend precisely, but if you walk up the Wishing Steps backwards and with your eyes closed, I think you're supposed to have good luck. Regardless, it was a fun experience overall. =)
The Fairy Glen and the Wishing Steps are in the wooded area surrounding the castle. I can't remember the legend precisely, but if you walk up the Wishing Steps backwards and with your eyes closed, I think you're supposed to have good luck. Regardless, it was a fun experience overall. =)
Mom and me outside Blarney Castle
Mom and me outside Blarney Castle
Kissing the Blarney Stone
Dad kissing the Blarney Stone
Mom kissing the Blarney Stone
Me and Mom, Blarney Castle
Dad and me, Blarney Castle
Dad, Blarney Castle
Fairy Glen, outside Blarney Castle
Wishing Steps, outside Blarney C...
Wishing Steps, outside Blarney C...
Yes, we're tourists and we ate a...
The castle is old and magnificent, and the surrounding area, in my opinion, epitomizes Ireland - green, mystical and beautiful. Once you get over being slightly put off by the fact that hundreds of thousands of other people have kissed the same rock that you're putting your mouth on, it's kind of fun to get caught up in the legend of it all.
Kissing the Blarney Stone
