Kilkenny Hospitality Abounds

Well, I arrived at Kilkenny not quite an hour ago after a very bumpy ride, but the scenery was gorgeous. Rained the whole time but so much green, rolling hills, and over a half a dozen stone towers/castle ruins. I think I saw the Ormande Castle, and the one in Cahir (I think it is just called Cahir Castle) from the bus. Kilkenny so far, is just beautiful. The hostel is very nice with lots of charm - not many people yet though, but it might pick up later in the week. The building is quite old I think, with 10 foot ceilings, fireplaces everywhere, and lots of wood floors, ornate mouldings, etc. The hostess seems almost like a hippie, though I haven't quite figured her out yet. So for 10 pounds Irish a night, I think it's fine so far. There are little notes everywhere reminding people to do things like wash and dry your dishes, store your bags, name your goodies, etc.

Looks like I have another working roommate - she (I think a she) is asleep in the late afternoon. So I'm left down here to entertain myself as I don't want to disturb her.

Went to Dunnes Stores (the supermarket chain) and it is just down the street. What a huge one it is! So that's great. The hostess told me where the internet cafe is, but I think I'll wait until tomorrow today as I've already been there today.

It's still raining out but Kilkenny so far looks like it has a lot of charm. The streets are neatly kept, flower pots are everywhere, no shabby buildings (on the two streets I've seen anyhow). I don't think I'll go to the pub tonight unless I meet up with someone. Only a few here that seem to be a group, and one Asian guy here in the sitting room, reading. No television so I guess movies are out tonight, which is fine. I think I'll check out their novel collection.