Thursday
OMG, another perfect weather day! The weather situation will, however, be taking a serious turn come tomorrow. We are about to see the real Ireland!
Taking advantage of the good weather, we took a little ride. First stop was at a cemetery – the very new cemetery at Lispole. If you have to be dead, it seems like a nice setting to be buried at. It’s a sad cemetery though, because several of the graves are of children who died way too young. The cemetery also has lots of rules. See Elaine? She’s alive.
A bit further down this narrow side route are the ruins of Minard Castle. It’s an unassuming little castle in a beautiful setting.
Nearby the castle is a well, St. John’s Well, also described the above link.. People come here to leave prayers for loved ones who have died. The waters are also supposed to relieve headaches. I wonder if it works for hangovers. Fortunately, we don’t do hangovers anymore.
Then it was down more narrow roads to Annascaul Lake.
Dinner was at Ashe’s Restaurant. Well, I thought it was, but we were a day early. Bad on me. So we’ll be back there tomorrow night. We had a walkabout the harbor area and a drink at Murphy’s Pub while figuring out our next move. See Elaine with the tribute statue of Fungie (RIP), the dolphin that made Dingle famous.
The next move turned out to be an unexpected return to the Asian themed Fish Factory. I had Yellowfin tuna tartare and shrimp coconut Curry. Elaine had pork belly dumplings and a delicious seafood burger and chips with a side of kimchi.
We finished up the night at Curran’s for drink and craic.
Well I missed a few days for some reason I was not getting posts. But it’s all fixed now (thanks, Joe).
So back to Tuesday: loved seeing so much of Tralee, a lovely town with the churches and all those roses. And finally the earrings. Just beautiful. And they matched nicely with the shirt, Elaine. Very good taste, Joe. And yes, Cindy, we’d all love a pair as well!
Back to the present: yes that graveyard has too many rules. Minard Castle is so small, but a big view. Anascual Lake is stunning. I love the shot of Elaine gazing out over that beautiful scenery. And also the shot of Elaine with Fungie.
Welcome back Sue. Wondering where you were. Another nice drive Joe. What were you looking for Elaine down from the castle? You guys are getting in some long walks and definitely great food and refreshing drinks to top off the day. Happy you are both doing well. All good in the family! Great
being with Gary/Caroline in CO.