Ireland

Ireland, a land covered in green grasses and decorated with castles and unique landmarks, would be an amazing place to vacation. I would love to roam the beaches on one of Ireland’s infamously cloudy days.

When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a princess in a medieval castle. Ireland is home to many old castles open for tourists to view. There are tours that span seven days, on each day seeing a different castle. Smarmore castle, one of the oldest in Ireland, is actually a hotel and resort. Guest rooms are decorated in furniture from a long-gone age, making your stay feel like the real-deal.

Dublin is home to one of Ireland’s oldest pubs, The Brazen Head. While enjoying Irish cuisine, you listen to ancient folklore and legends. Dublin also offers “House Parties”, which are traditional Irish singing and dancing parties in authentic Irish homes. St. Valentine’s shrine in Dublin is extremely interesting to me. Here they perform ceremonies where they “bless the rings” of couples intending to marry. The church itself is actually a reliquary for the remains of St. Valentine, and on Valentine’s his remains are placed on the alter.

In Kilmeadan, there is a narrow valley a railway runs through. If you have ever seen pictures of Ireland, you probably remember how vividly green the grass appeared. This particular valley is only accessible by train, and is said to be a very lovely scenic route.

The last thing I would absolutely have to see would be the Cliffs of Moher. Covered in emerald moss, these huge cliffs are one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. It would be magnificent to watch the sun set behind the Atlantic Ocean from the top of a 300(ish) foot cliff or enjoy lunch sitting at the basin of O’Brien’s Tower, which was actually built to entertain female visitors.

Ireland is a gorgeous country and I would absolutely love to visit someday.