Up and out of the guesthouse early today. Down to the Blue Cafe for breakfast (cute little place down an alley). Tried the 'one of everything' breakfast . . . this included White and Black pudding (foot note on that to follow) . . . tried it but nope, not happening !
Walked to the Train station but the guy there advised us to take the bus. (Ever so nice, as always)
Note: when we booked Arklow we were in a bit of a panic and new it was easy to get to. We did not consider how we would be leaving. Nothing direct to Cork ! Not even remotely !
So back to the bus stop. Never really have to wait long for anything. Bus fare for the day will be €29 - a bit pricey but that is for 3 buses and about 5hrs !
Arklow - Wexford (where we discovered their crazy awesome bathrooms - on the street ! But never leave home without 50¢ and your own tp !)
Wexford - Waterford . . . Just a pit stop to change buses
Waterford - Cork . . . Now what ?! I wanted to take another bus but Tracy was reluctant so we cabbed it for €20 (ouch) to Blarney.
So far none of our accommodation has been 'in' town . . . This one is 15 min walk (downhill there/uphill back)
Off we go to have dinner in Blarney at a great little pub. I had a Smithwicks tonight.
Get the car tomorrow . . . kinda nervous (no, pretty scared actually!) Hope I sleep . . .
Nighty night xox
Footnote:
Black pudding is a type of blood sausage commonly eaten in Great Britain, Ireland and in other parts of Europe. It is generally made from pork fat or beef suet, pork blood and a relatively high proportion of oatmeal, in some recipes mixed with grits (oat groats) and sometimes even barley groats.
White pudding is a meat dish popular in Ireland, Scotland, Northumberland, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. White pudding is similar to black pudding, but does not include blood; it consists of pork meat and fat, suet, bread and oatmeal formed into a large sausage.
Footnote:
Black pudding is a type of blood sausage commonly eaten in Great Britain, Ireland and in other parts of Europe. It is generally made from pork fat or beef suet, pork blood and a relatively high proportion of oatmeal, in some recipes mixed with grits (oat groats) and sometimes even barley groats.
White pudding is a meat dish popular in Ireland, Scotland, Northumberland, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. White pudding is similar to black pudding, but does not include blood; it consists of pork meat and fat, suet, bread and oatmeal formed into a large sausage.
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