On the way to Cork

Stopped my some ruins today on our way to Cork.  The Rock of Dunamase was the first. Kind out out in n the middle of some pretty farmland.  Nice to get out and stretch our legs a bit.  Russ is doing awesome at driving, don't think I could have pulled it off.
Our second stop with is the town of Cashel.  Nice old abandoned church grounds in top of the local big hill, so it is known as Cashel Rock.  Still had some of the oldest parts from the 1100s.  Had a bunch of additions done in the 1500s also.  You could really see the difference in the quality of the structures.

Got settled in to our newest home, has a nice back patio overlooking the little river.  Relaxing listening to the birds and we are planning our day alo g the coast tomorrow.

Today's excitement: we have experienced all 4 seasons of Ireland within an hour today. Sunny, rainy, snowy and more rain! The locals have been talking about snow this weekend, hoping it will not be near us!

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