Cork, Republic of Ireland

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Woke up at 7, went out of our inside cabin to the top deck, and WOW - there it was! (Roches Point lighthouse, 1st view)	Beautiful, and great sunrise (for once) too!	Coming into Cork Harbor, around 7AM	The captain of the Orla Bird was checking us out on this fine morning.
A little later, trolling for food on the Terrace, I noticed the most amazing scenery right off the side of the ship - Cobh!	My omelet got cold as I stared in amazement. Good thing I had my camera with me!	Loved this colorful sight!	Cobh (pronounced "Cove") was the last stop for the Titanic, and is a pretty city with colorful houses tumbling down the hillside
Took Oceania's "on your own" transfer to Cork City, which turned out to be more than just a ride to/from Cork.	Cork has a ton of canals, bridges, hills & churches.	The guide pointed out highlights from the bus & then we were deposited near St. Patrick's Bridge in Cork for a few hours.	At St. Anne's Church, you can pay to ring the Bells of Shandon. Sounded like a kid was playing - 1 note every 2 or 3 seconds!
Shandon Flags Project was responsible for all the flags around the neighborhood	There seems to be a lot of color in the Republic of Ireland!	Dublin had its Leprechaun Museum; Cork has a Butter Museum!	Like other Irish cities, Cork has a distillery. It makes its own whiskey plus Heineken
Bridges & canals are everywhere	Sign in Shandon window reads, "Celtic kid with attitude."	Bridge near the University	At Bishop Lucey Park you can see parts of the original city walls.
The mock "clootie rags" in the park caught my eye. (Rags used to be tied to trees to bring good health.)	This statue caught my eye & I stopped in to St. Mary's Church. Churches in Europe are a dime a dozen, but this one was gorgeous.	Beautiful church - and while I was there, used by several people.	I love color, so I loved the beautiful, modern organ.
Picked up church literature & realized it was the Feast of St. Dominic & this was a Dominican Catholic church.	In a separate little room was this prayer niche and statue	I don't know when this church was restored, but it looked gorgeous.	St. FinBarres Cathedral, where it absolutely poured, is an immense thing at one end of the city.
Gargoyle. My point and shoot camera sure got a work out on this cruise!	Near the doors	Gold trumpeter	At sailaway, I got another chance to see Cobh.
Even though I didn't get to visit it due to time constraints (and being docked in Ringaskiddy - ick!) I feel like I visited it!	Howard knows where to find me at sailaway.	I think I spent too much time on the top deck - I made this self portrait using one of Marina's decorative mirrors.	Then it was time for dinner at Red Ginger. Mya, thanks for taking the picture!
Surprisingly, Howard ordered lamb at this Asian establishment!	Tonight was "crew salute" night. We love this night, so we went to see the show.	The executive chef & one of Howard's favorite chefs (from previous cruises)	Practically every crew member comes on stage for the salute. These guys work SO hard and this is SUCH fun for us.
Howard stood outside & took pictures of people he liked.	When guests walk out, the crew members lining the walls cheer them.	Excellent cabin steward Robert spotted me taking his picture post-show. This guy was excellent. We hope to see him again.

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