Rebel Country

Though Cork does have some of the friendliest and fastest talking people I've met, I haven't run into many rebels. Maybe they just don't take Introduction to Geology. But any case, Cork, is known as the Rebel County in Ireland-particularly when it comes to sports.

 

A lovely part of coming over to Cork a few days prior to API(the third party study abroad program I'm with) orientation was I met up with new friend Darien. Who goes to College of Charleston, a mere hour and a half away from my home!

 

 

After exploring a bit of the city center with mom and Darien, we grabbed a bite to eat at the Half Door Café. Where coincidently our cook was an American young man who had lived in Cork for a year but was moving back to the states the next day to care for an ailing parent and then move to South Korea. Our American counterpart was full of good advice, including giving us a tip for an amazing view of the entire city. And it did not disappoint--and the food he made was pretty killer too!

 

 

After one of the steepest roads I've ever seen let alone tackled, the three of us were given a chance to rest on a bench while a sweet breeze wafted over the city.