Stop and smell the roses!

I took a brisk walk through The Park Hotel's trails this morning and enjoyed the slight absence of insects on the real estate. I made sure to take a picture of Peter's lovely roses. Don't forget to stop and smell them!



It must be ladies' golf day because they were actively swinging their clubs on the lawn today. Be sure to play a round in between refreshments at The Park Hotel's bar. The large terrain will provide you with light exercise as you walk from hole to hole.



Last but not least, be sure to visit Piccolina in Virginia. Baked fresh every morning; the pastries are lovely! The coffee isn't too bad either. It's not Bewely's which is highly appreciated. My favorites are the Pain Au Raisin, Brioche, and Pear Danish. Mmmm...wished I could bring some back to the family in the States but I will probably end up eating them before I get there.

The Park Hotel, Virginia, County Cavan

Four weeks really went by fast during my internship at The Park Hotel. I will dutifully take more pictures of service during my last two days of service. It has been been very meaningful here and I have officially fallen in love with Ireland.

The Park Hotel is a beautiful getaway with emerald green grass, walking trails, and golf. They have excellent packages on dinner, bed, and breakfast. I will definitely miss the hotel and the smiling faces of their wonderful staff. The Park Hotel was very kind in taking us in and helping us grow stronger through on-the-job training in Irish hospitality.

Please visit The Park Hotel's website to look into staying at this wonderful boutique B&B (&D?) Where you will be served a three course meal cooked by students and served by students. Help their learning experience for their future!

I plan to revisit The Park Hotel in the future. Probably about 2 or 3 years after I get my degree in Hospitality and work on some projects. Two of them being my best friends' weddings next weekend and in September.

Take a stroll in the pleasure garden at The Park Hotel and be comforted by the serenity of nature.


On side-note, tragedy struck us briefly during our trip and we lost a life. But I know for a fact that we will continue on stronger than ever.