As we ascended the terrain along the winding roads we stopped to gaze at a green patchwork quilt that makes up the mountains and valleys. The weather was (blessedly) cooler and the clouds danced ever lower across the Atlantic and the breathtaking coastline. At one point, Roy couldn't take any pictures and literally minutes later, the coastline came into view. I've included a picture. The drive is a loop that brought us back to Dingle. We just drove through as there were way too many cars and people. We made our way through Tralee and Killorglin, two charming towns. The flowers are everywhere...a riot of color at every turn.
We motored back into Killarney where we visited the Ross Castle in the Killarney National Park. I've included pictures from it. This castle was the last Irish stronghold that Cromwell defeated in the late 1600s. It was fascinating in that so much of the structure is still intact, including the spiral staircase. Peggy and I discussed the market for Castle restorers!! Not a trade we have a need for!
Starving once again so we headed back to Laurel's for our very late lunch/very early evening meal. I have to describe the appetizer of fried Brie cheese chunks that you dip in a raspberry sauce...Yum, Yum!!
When we finished, we did some window and store shopping as we are in the center of town with our B&B a 5 min. walk away. Of course Roy and Miss Piggy had to have an ice cream cone at Murphy's again! Mike/Peggy had finished shopping and headed back early to rest up for another go at the pub. You must rest before an evening of drinking and Irish music!! The boys have left and we'll join them in a bit. Wanted to get this day's blog posted before our late evening. Till tomorrow ...
What greats posts from yesterday and today. Ah, the Irish pub...now I know why I didn't read anything after the Abbey post cause you all were out drinking! Actually I'm a little jealous :). The pictures are just gorgeous!! Love you all xoxo - ring
ReplyDeleteI have such fun looking at the pictures but the narrative is just awesome! You seem to be having such a great time. I just laugh because it is so like you guys to get information from everyone you encounter. You learned so much more from the local folks.
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