Monday
Irish weather has returned full time. Periods of rain off and on all day.
Another quiet rainy day as we definitely power down. I dropped a last load of wash at the Cleaners. We ventured into Curran’s for an afternoon pint. And we had our last dinner out in Dingle for this trip. Tonight it was at Out of the Blue – seafood only and no fried food. We cancelled our previous reservation here back when I was under the weather. It’s not the best restaurant in Dingle, but it is perhaps the most difficult to get into. Reservations way in advance are required. (Almost all of dinner reservations were made on-line before we left home. It sure is easier than the old days when phone calls were required.)
We had Aperol spritzes. They were out of oysters! Damn them! Oh, well, we both had gambas (shrimp) and salad to start. Elaine had haddock while I had black sole on the bone. (I did a great job deboning my dish!) We shared a passion fruit panna cotta for dessert (no picture). The wine was a German pinot noir. We chatted with a young American couple to our left and two couples from the US on our right.
After dinner it was back to Curran’s. We had a long chat with a gentleman from Dingle who spends part of his year in Tipperary (yes, it’s a long way!) And finally home to bed.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is our last full day in Dingle. I may not post, but I will post on Wednesday from Limerick where we will stay one night before catching our flight back to the USA on Thursday.
Joe & Elaine,
Have thoroughly enjoyed taking this trip with you: the places you’ve visited; the quaint streets, houses, and music and locals who fill your days; so many interesting restaurants and bars you’ve frequented and the variety of food and drinks you’ve sampled; the old friends you’ve reunited with; and and the new acquaintances you’ve made along the way! I’ve looked forward to getting up each morning, turning on my iPad, knowing I’ll have new stories, photos and adventures waiting to entertain me! I’ve fallen in love with Dingle, but not sure it would be the same for us, without the history and experiences you two have shared there for so many years! If nothing else, I’ll tag along for your next adventure there or wherever your travels take you! What’s next up on your itinerary?
Oh no. No oysters at Out of the Blue. Other than that, dinner looks delicious. Joe, that’s the best fish de-boning I’ve ever seen. Well done.
So sad to be ending a great trip. I guess you’ll have to wait until next time for pizza and Chinese!
Safe ride to Limerick and safe travel home.
Love the name of the seafood restaurant, Out Of the Blue! Clever! Very nice trip with lots of great weather.
Dingle is in your soul.
Safe travels back.
Goodbye Sue and all as Joe and Elaine will be back in U.S. soon. Until their next adventure, take care. Safe travels home you two.