Today we experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the ‘Ring of Kerry'. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We will also see Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often breath-taking beyond words. Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
What a wonderful day we had today. We left early headed toward Killarney and drove through Molls Gap. Moll had a sly grog pub up here years back, and did very well, these days it's a respectable coffee shop. We were admiring the abundant beautiful rhododendron trees, alas they are a noxious weed here.
We had a photo stop at Ladies View to see the upper lake. One of 3 lakes up here.
An optional excursion was on a "jaunting cart" (a horse and buggy) through the National Park, a fabulous experience, our driver was a real character, cracking some funnies along the way! Magnificent scenery all day today!
We had free time in Killarney, Warren got a stubby cooler, and then we went so he could give it a trial run at the Laurels Pub.
On we went to a Killorgan home of the "Puck Fest" a festival that lasts 3 days, and the pubs are open 24 hours a day. A young girl has to catch a large goat, and the goat is crowned "King Puck"
Passed Glenbi Village and had a photo stop at Dingle Bay, looking across to Dingle.
These are Warrens notes as we travelled around the Ring of Kerry .
Daniel O'Connell house (ruins) He was the first catholic MP? They had to change the constitution for him. This is n the town of Cahirciveen.
Waterville (a beautiful little town),however we didn't have our lunch break here, instead we went further up the road to queue like sheep for a meal!
Charlie Chaplin spent many holidays a Waterville. There is a statue of him.
Lunch was at Scariff Inn, a restaurant with a magnificent view. We shared an a Irish Stew. Then headed back to a lookout for photos. Lots of people climbing up the side of a Rocky Mountain.
Next stop Sneem, another beautiful town, where we had a half hour stop off. We found Dan Murphys, so we felt compelled to have a drink, sadly the prices were not the same as our Dans!
Back home to Kenmore for a freshen up and get ready for our walk into town with 8 of our friends for dinner. We ended up at Coachmans Inn, where an Irish musician was playing very loudly!
Last drinks at a pub over the road from our hotel, called Caseys. A quartet were playing at a much easier listening volume. The brothers joined in the fun. Another sensational day in a magical part of the world.
Life is grand to be sure to be sure!!
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