Field Trip - Blarney Castle

Yesterday we got to visit the Blarney Castle. A fun fact about the Blarney Castle is that it is actually not a castle. Technically speaking, it is a tower house. It took a total of 40 years to build! While we were there, we all got to kiss the Blarney Stone. The infamous Blarney stone was once given as a gift to the lord of the castle at the time, and it cannot be moved. Climbing to the top of the castle was an interesting experience in itself, because of the narrow design of the staircase. As you get closer to the top, the staircase becomes narrower and narrower. I finally made it to top, and I got to kiss the Blarney Stone. It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone receive the gift of eloquence, so we shall see. It can feel intimidating at first, but the key is to not look down. They have also placed metal railing underneath the hole to ensure safety. Plus, there is an employee there to hold you. The view from the top was amazing too, so of course we had to use it as a photo op!