I like the chap-stick idea…it was cold that day so I likely had some on, score! Oh my god! Hoping blood was not involved in this story at any point…at least you should be set for life as far as the gifts of the stone are concerned! I don't know. If I have traveled that far, I would probably do it. But answering now from the comfort of my home after a whole week inside a house with 2 sick kids, my first instinct was no.. Your scarf makes it look like you are harnessed. I thought wow..
No, def not harness-worthy :- All of the mom's I know have been battling flu viruses these last few weeks, sorry to hear that it stuck near you guys too! Hope the little ones are better :- And glad to have some support about kissing the rock! I mean, exactly, you're all the way over there! I would totally do it!
It looks like a blast. And I never worry much about germs. We are becoming so germaphobic. I always think that all of that hand sanitizer and disinfectant does more harm than good. I will take Good old fashioned germs over chemicals any day. Amy is right, your scarf just looks like a harness:. I'd hoped you back me up Deb!! And I soo agree about the germs — they say that kids who grow up in households with dogs and cats have stronger immune systems because they're exposed to more germs..
I lived in Ireland for 3 years and never saw the Blarney stone — awful, I know! I went lots of other places though. If I did go, I think I'd blow it a kiss ;. You never saw it!! I succumb to the touristy too much to have missed it. So far though it seems as though no one else would have kissed it!
Sheesh :- Perhaps though you'd still get some of the benefits from a blown kiss — I like it, nice compromise ;-. A more Irish-oriented tale points to St. Columba instead, a highly influential saint who propagated Christianity throughout the area that would become Scotland.
The Blarney Stone could have been his deathbed pillow on the Island of Iona, where he put up a monastery. When he died, the stone was transferred to Mainland Scotland.
As with the story of Jacob, it was made part of the throne for English royalty and turned into the Stone of Destiny. Built in the 14 th century and located near the River Martin, the Blarney Castle is the most visited castle in Ireland, with an estate spanning 1, acres. Although most of the interiors are in ruins, tourists can still climb the walls and parapets, which have stayed sturdy throughout the years.
Because much of the castle has been untouched by builders, a sense of mystery and timelessness remains. If the castle is a mesmerizing relic of the past, the grounds have a similar ancient and idyllic feel, bringing to mind faeries and long-ago kingdoms.
Visitors can walk through themed gardens and follow walking trails along the River Martin, which serenely reflects the view of the castle. Out of all the themed gardens, the Poison Garden is the most sought after. It contains poisonous plants gathered from all over the world such as wolfbane, nightshade, and even cannabis. The estate is especially vivid and visually stunning in spring and autumn, when flowers and trees burst into color. All in all, the landscape is extremely varied, with a cave dwelling, a serene lake, and many interesting rock formations.
Ancient rocks and trees decorate the Rock Close, making it a comfortable sanctuary for worship. The Sisters is another site imbued with sacredness, featuring a prehistoric circle that has seven upright stones and two fallen ones.
One explanation for this is about a king of Munster who had seven daughters and two sons. He went into battle with a clan chief, and although he came out as the victor, his two sons died. While he was grieving, he noticed the prehistoric circle and had two of the stones knocked down to pay tribute to his sons.
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