Cork!

Last week my friend Meg and I took advantage of being finished with classes to spend the day in Cork. We had a ton of fun wandering the city and exploring the huge variety of shops. Like many of the cities I've been to in Ireland, Cork is cut down the middle by a river:

We got some lunch from the English Market, which feels like a farmers market that got moved inside. It's filled with meats, cheeses, exotic spices, and all sorts of food oddities.

We found a beautiful little park that would have been awesome to picnic in if it was just a tiny bit warmer. We just took a self-portrait instead and kept walking:

Midway through the afternoon, we decided to stop into one of the many cafes / bars for a snack. A delicious piece of carrot cake and a pot of tea hit the spot. I'm definitely going to have to start using a tea pot at home...it tastes different and keeps the tea hot! And it's just fun.

We even came across a mini-waterfall hidden down a tiny side street:

I've spent most of the weekend resting, reading, and walking around Limerick, so now it's time to actually do some revising (studying) for my Irish Folklore exam tomorrow. I've never taken an entirely essay based exam before, so this could be interesting. Good thing I'm starting with one of my easiest classes!