We ventured off to Cork and Cobh. Here we are in the big city of Cork. We had a little trouble finding our way out to Cobh. The city is a lot bigger than I remembered.
As we walked around looking in the stores, I came across these contact lens in every possible color you can imagine. - a site not seen much in the states.
I stopped to admire the bread and was drawn into the shop when i saw the chocolate croissant...YUM.
This store would be my down fall....
We left Cork after Bob was able to find his scouting office and buy a few things. This was such a pretty site.
Here we are in Cobh. This is where millions of immagrants left between 1750 and the mid 20th century for the New World. Many left because of the Potato Fanine. This is also the place for the last stop for the Titanic and the Lusitania.
A statue of Annie Moore and her two younger brothers. They were among the first to go though Ellis Island in 1892.
More about Annie Moore in 1892
Annie is 1920 in America.
The Potato famine took millions of lives. The average man ate 16-18 pounds of potatos a day.
A look into the life of Cobh Ireland.
another picture showing the life.
This is where the Titanic landed to let off a passenger. This building is being renovated since it had a fire and they hope to have it open for the dedication of 100years ago the Titanic was here.
This is the heritage center which used to be an old rail station where it recreates the experience of the million emingrantes that left here between 1750 and the middle 20th century.
Arriving in the main station.
First class was separated from the other passengers.
The passengers boarding.
This picture and the next show the life aboard a ship.-often a rough voyage for many.
The building of the Titanic.
And the grim news of the sinking of the Titanic.
In the middle of Cobh is a statue in memory of the passengers that died on the Lusitania. Many of the 1,198 victims are buried here in Cobh.
The ship was sunk by a German submarine off this coast on May 7, 1915.
The ship sinks in 20 minutes. Many Cobh boats rushed to help rescue the passengers.
The morning we said good-bye to Wendy and Bob outside our abode. It was a great visit. Thank you for coming.
Cheerio:-)
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