Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork
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Day 109 - Put a Cork in it!
... was exactly as I imagined it to be. Green, grassy hills separated into paddocks by old stone and hedge fences. There were even times where there were no fences at all separating the road from the paddocks. It was as if the road was a mere afterthought; the sheep able to roam wherever they so desired. It was rustic, rugged, and homely and the freshness of the rain and the greenness of everything left me with a peaceful feeling as we drove into the ...
Mawry, those cows aren't fighting....
... is really fun with live music. We quickly realize we are the tallest ones in the pub. Then Colt points out a sign, "30's Night Every Saturday" I always knew it was an older crowd out on the weekends, but I felt so young! Next was An Brog, but it was fairly dead tonight. However, they were having great deals on beer! I felt even younger when we went to the next pub, Reardon's, when they did not let me in because it was 21+ night. Lame. So ...
Day 2
... another bus. It was just our bus of 58. This time we were with 2 other buses and my god was everyone keen. The other bus was packed full of boys too so the poor common room of the hostel was just packed full of gappies and drinking games. I was very tame and sane. There was a lot of sculling of straight vodka, not from me however. I am pretty sure one of the other boys had to pay a fine or something ebcause they broke a window. Wait to you here about the ...
First Classes
... br> I have become good friends with the Mardyke Arena (http://www.mardykearena.com/) aka the gym. I plan to use up much of my free time here with the goal of coming home more toned but not ripped (because those "ripped" ultra healthy yoga/Pilate's instructors kind of freak me out...) than I ever have been before! I figure there is actually a chance of this happening as a typical work out here will consist of ...
Blimmy The Blarney
... not stopping. (please refer to Corning Glass Museum Visit in Canada).
Finding our accommodation in Cork was a little tricky as located behind several buildings and down a narrow road but happened upon it by accident really. Very good location just a short stroll over a footbridge and into the main city area with loads of nightlife and restaurants, although no luck with finding an open restaurant at 10.30 at night. Looks like pizza is on the menu again ...
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Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Restaurant
- Fitness/Health center
- Wheelchair accessibility