So we had this hairbrained idea to get on a bus and take a little trip to southern Ireland in Cork. We didn't really plan on doing this but we thought it would be fun so we went with it. After a 4 and 1/2 hour bus ride we made it. We got on another bus to go see the Blarney castle & kiss the blarney stone. Once we got there we met a couple from Knoxville & the husband was actually originally from bowling green. We absolutley loved the castle! It was surrounded by lush green grass and beautiful flowers. There were not a lot of people there so it was very relaxing to just walk the grounds and enjoy the view of the Irish country side. The castle was built in the 1400's and most of the details were still intact. We climbed up a very high spiral staircase to reach the roof of the castle where the Blarney stone was located. We layed on our backs one at a time, leaned back, & kissed the same stone that Winston Chirchill kissed & the same stone Queen Elizabeth named!
I also found out some more fun information about my family name. Dad always told me there was a Magee island & even though i wanted to believe him i never really did, until today the fact was confirmed. I read that the Magee island is on the east coast of Ireland & there is also the Magee University there!
Last night we finally met the mystery man who is sleeping in our room. His name is Nathan & he is from Canada. He was enthusiastic & so much fun to chat with. We also have another roommate, her name is Arty. She too is from Canada and has given us so great travel tips & couple of good laughs. We can only hope that our future roomies are this great!
As we were traveling today & had the opportunity to see the gorgeous country side of Ireland we were reminded of God's glory & no matter where we are He will always be a constant in our life!
We love you all more than you know!
Ben&Molly
Quote for the day:
A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. -- John Steinbeck
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