TK adventures: Waterford Style

Waterford County holds so much within it! We toured the local school, Waterford Crystal, a Famine Ship, Soors College, and the JFK memorial all before nightfall: Tom Keith does not stop. Coffee and Scones at the local Friary school began our day: so so delicious, as only the Irish do. It was amazing to see the pride the teachers and students take in their school. Waterford Crystal was our next stop. The tour was mind-blowing! All the master cutters, who apprentice for 10 years, worked from memory! We got to see the entire process that goes into creating the crystal clamored for around the world. The beauty in each piece was unreal. After this tour, we proceeded onto a tour of a Famine Ship. This ship was used to transport people to a "new world" and "fresh start" during the famines in Ireland. Packed to the brim, the ship was vial with disease and hunger: I couldn't imagine a month long journey on it. Soors College followed, and we enjoyed a delicious traditional meal. Again, we were struck by the Irish hospitality and how welcoming everyone was! The food did not disappoint, and we practically rolled out of there and on to the JFK memorial.  It was quite interesting to see how revered this American president is in the Irish culture. TK was so excited, he even took a little fall in his excitement to get just the right picture! Waterford, via the TK experience, was one to remember.