IRELAND: Part 2

Arrival in Ireland

So for the second time I came to Ireland, I flew into Shannon, rather than Cork, mainly because I wouldn't have any layovers. 

Shannon Airport proved to be quite the efficient airport. There was a restaurant and a cafe, plently of places to sit while I waited for my bus, and a number of kiosks for renting cars. 

Waiting for my bus at Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport

Departure / Arrival Terminal at Shannon Airport

I bought a bus ticket to take me from Shannon Airport to the Cork Bus Station.

My view on the bus.

The bus route went to the Limerick Bus Station, all through Limerick, and some neighboring towns. After what seemed an eternity riding the bus, I finally made it to Cork. 

Welcome to County Cork!

Before I left Cork for Christmas, I made sure that all of my food was gone. Food in Ireland does not have as many additives as the food in the United States. So, with that being said, food spoils much quicker. Even though I would be home for only 20 days, all of my food would go bad. 

Between all of the food and cooking supplies that my friends left me and what I bought grocery shopping, I began to wonder where I would put everything!