Travel Ireland Castle Diaries

Travel Ireland Castle Diaries After a rough night in a Belfast pub, Alli and I have just had our breakfast, when we discovered our new friend Billy. We had recently met the charismatic American on a ferry from Scotland to Northe Ireland, and has shared a few songs and drinks into late moing.Before end of the hostel, Billy said? If you? Corofin again close to two weeks from now, you should be part of my castle. Our interest was peaked.He continue to tell us that his family owns the castle, and was the word to fellow travelers, with the hope of a collection of medieval style week. We thank him for the invitation, and not quite believing that history has told us? D try to do. Alli and I thought this offer was too good to be true. We do not have? T want to be skeptical, but how many people actually owned a castle? We wondered if? King? Billy was a po 'of his throne.When nearly two weeks had passed, we find the castle. We had only a general idea of where it should be, and really didn? T know that our guests as well. Eventually, the thoughts bunking in one hundred five years, has inspired our romantic Irish castle parties and stressed the practice objections.Transport from the small town of Dingle was not? T convenient for our ultimate goal, so we decided to hitchhike. We walked a few miles before a small car finally screeched to a halt. We approached the car with a sweet smile on our faces, which quickly disappeared when the elderly woman screaming in the drivers' ranking seat.She shouted at us in a thick Irish accent? You, you, I'm fine fer a funeral. Yar, if not included in those minutes I? M. I do not play ya cause ya had a few garls? We frantically stuffed our oversized backpacks through the small opening in the back seat and threw it on them. Berated us about the dangers of hitchhiking the entire drive, and stopped only long enough so that we can throw ourselves out of the car in Lisdoonvaa. The town is famous for its annual meeting festival.Finally we Corofin spontaneously in the nearest pub to ask directions. We have a bartender, a little 'embarrassing when there is a castle nearby and how we could do. Without a moment? S hesitation, the man told us that it was a little 'less than a mile on the road, and said that we should be able to find easily.Excited that we started and we have the angle at the end of the first street, we saw a large stone tower in the distance threat. Speechless we ride on, and came to the gate. With the smell of peat wafting in the air and a stone tower rising from the rocky soil kept looking in every disbelief. At that moment has arrived with more than Billy guests.After a warm welcome, we entered the castle through a large wooden door that, when a boom creak. Billy's uncle, an architect from the United States, was retuing to the castle, and, in our opinion, has done an excellent job. The tower was almost 100 feet tall, can comfortably sleep ten o'clock and had three stone bathrooms with full showers. The rooms range from large to small suites, the rooms smaller. Our room was basic but charming antiques. The windows were narrow slits that used the sun and the moon in exquisite ways. The great hall on the ground floor has a large fireplace, you can relax in a long wooden table and mode kitchen, its historical feel.Throughout days more guests arrived, and, finally, there were ten of us , the six countries. The energy of the spontaneous gathering in such a setting was unusual electric and our first night was really surreal.Our host, in addition to the 15th Century Irish castle, was also trained chef. Billy a heart-term Irish lamb stew and we all sat at a table adoed with piles of fruit, bread, cheese and of course the wine jugs. With candles blazing we toasted our good fortune and our guest? King? Billy. Energy is never lost, and all left behind, get to know each other. More candles were lit to give us our room, it is not necessary, but it has helped to ensure that the atmosphere intact.The the next few days, our community has fallen into a routine colored. By day fishing, hiking, or sit and read by the fire. Through the night the feast and celebration. The food was always better than the last meal and the chemistry between the guests continue to mix well. After about 4 days a week decadente came to an end, and we said goodbye to each other and the old tower Gaelic. Our short transformation budget travelers real princesses was more than memorable. The spontaneous generosity and camaraderie of the human spirit, combined with an impressive piece of history, was one of the unexpected gifts that I have always travel.Highlights County ClareBallyporty Castle: The hotel is located in County Clare, Ireland. It is no longer a private residence and can be rented by groups or individuals. You can follow this link for photos and other information conceing the posting of a truly unique vacation. Ex: After his arrival in Ireland, is not the train? T as fun as the rest of Europe. If possible, rent a car for easy access to all the interesting coers and crannies around the Emerald Isle. The bus system is reliable and easy to use, but can not be? T give the same freedom of explore.Cliffs of Moher and Doolin: These dramatic cliffs by the sea offers a spectacular view of the coast of Ireland. If feeling particularly athletic, you can use the small town of Doolan as a base for excursions and reefs. Doolan is famous for great traditional music and cozy pubs. E 'the ideal place to unwind after visiting the countryside.Best B & B: Casa DALY: If a castle is simply too expensive, try this lovely B & B is perfect for the County of Clare, just 5 minutes from Aran Islands ferry. There is a beautiful breakfast room with sea view. The best part is the cost, only 32 Euro or 41 U.S. per personJane Aold is a freelance writer and travel buff. It has a lot of time in Europe and North America, and traveled to the South-East Asia. You can read more stories of his travels on the website is a Girl's Guide to the health, beauty, love and leisure. Subscribe to our free newsletter