Shandon Walk

THE SHANDON WALK
Took the Shandon Walk today. You can pick up a map in the Tourist Office; well worth it, even if you are a native.
The one hour jaunt takes you through some of the oldest parts of Cork: the narrow lanes of the Huguenot Quarter off Paul Street, old and new buildings all along the way, including a string of churches, more narrow lanes in the Shandon vicinity.
Shandon Street itself is an eye-​opener. There are food outlets galore, from the traditional chipper to shops selling Hungarian, African, Asian food — truly multi-​national. If you overdo it on the eating, there is an undertakers at the bottom!
Start in Daunts Square, down Paul Street, into Emmett Place, turn left on the quay and cross the river via the pedestrian bridge, turn right, and then left up towards Shandon; from here, head to the Cathedral and then back down the multi-​national Shandon Street, over the North Gate Bridge. The walk actually stops at the Cork Vision Centre.
The morning started frosty and foggy but the blue skies were appearing as I started. Just took in the sights today, including information boards along the signposted way. Next time, I’ll take it real easy and call in for a snack, a drink, a look or a chat.