点评:We didn't know what to expect when we got to Blarney Castle, but we were excited nonetheless. I was hoping that we didn't have to wait in line too long to get to the top. We've heard stories and watched videos of endless lines that people have turned away at the sight of it. But, when we got to Blarney Castle it wasn't crowded at all. It was earlier in the day and we narrowly missed the tour bus that just pulled up. We got to the end of the line which was about 30 feet from the Castle entrance. It wasn't bad since I've seen videos of the lines literally wrapped around the corners, outside of the castle, with sign postings of how long the wait was" from this point." As you walk in the castle, you get to feel what it was like back in the day inside an actual castle that's not turned into a hotel. Some areas of the line can get tight so be aware of that. As you go up the stairs, you see different rooms and corridors that you can walk into. (There are videos of it on YT from other travelers). As you get close to the top, the spaces and the stairs get tighter, might get claustrophobic for some. Just take deep breaths and realize you will be moving sooner than later. As you get to the top of the castle, you can look out over the horizon and see the grounds. You can really feel how massive the area is, just don't look down. When you get close to the blarney stone, organize yourself and decide who will take a photo of you and vice versa. The guides move you rather quickly so be prepared. One person in line ahead of us took her time and she was greeted with harsh words and they told her to wait. They let a few others kiss the stone before letting her kiss the stone. Remember, they want the line to keep moving so BE READY. Again, organize withing your group who will take the pictures of you kissing the stone etc...they also take pictures of you for a price. But, do it yourself and be quick about it. After the castle, we toured the grounds, its massive like I said. Take your time walking the grounds and you won't be disappointed. There's a cafe nearby where you can grab a bite to eat and buy souvenirs. There's also a souvenir shop in the castle while you're waiting in line but you feel rushed because the line is moving. Overall, it was a fantastic place and will do it again.
翻译:我们不知道到达布拉尼城堡时会发生什么,但我们仍然很兴奋。我希望我们不必排队太久就能到达顶部。我们听过故事,也看过视频,人们看到它后就转身离开,排了无尽的队。但是,当我们到达布拉尼城堡时,那里一点也不拥挤。那天早些时候,我们差点错过了刚刚停下的旅游巴士。我们到了队伍的尽头,距离城堡入口约 30 英尺。这还不错,因为我看过视频,队伍真的绕到了城堡外面的角落,从这里开始有标志牌标明等待时间。当你走进城堡时,你会感受到过去在真正的城堡里的感觉,而城堡并没有变成酒店。有些地方的队伍会很紧,所以要注意这一点。当你走上楼梯时,你会看到不同的房间和走廊,你可以走进去。(YouTube 上有其他旅行者拍摄的视频)。当你接近顶部时,空间和楼梯会变得越来越狭窄,对某些人来说可能会感到幽闭恐惧。深呼吸,意识到你迟早会移动。当你到达城堡的顶部时,你可以眺望地平线,看到地面。你真的能感觉到这个区域有多大,只是不要往下看。当你接近巧言石时,组织好自己,决定谁给你拍照,反之亦然。导游会很快带你走,所以要做好准备。我们前面排队的一个人花了不少时间,她受到了严厉的斥责,他们让她等一下。他们让其他几个人亲吻石头,然后才让她亲吻石头。记住,他们希望队伍继续移动,所以要做好准备。再次,在你的团队中组织好谁来为你亲吻石头等拍照……他们也会收费给你拍照。但是,自己动手,动作要快。参观完城堡后,我们参观了地面,就像我说的,它很大。慢慢地在城堡里走走,你不会失望的。附近有一家咖啡馆,你可以在那里吃点东西,买些纪念品。当你在城堡里排队时,你还可以去一家纪念品商店,但你会觉得很匆忙,因为队伍在移动。总的来说,这是一个很棒的地方,我会再去的。