There was off and on rain on Friday, and we didn’t have any big plans. Elaine did her traditional morning walk between showers although she did get wet. We drove into town later to get some wine and stopped at Mr Kennedy’s Butcher Shop to get some sausages for tonight’s home cooked meal – venison sausage for me, pork and herb for Elaine. Also got some great local Maharees carrots and potatoes from O’Connor’s, the best potatoes in the world.
We took a ride to Brandon Creek (where St Brendan the Navigator began his legendary voyages back in the 500 AD time frame), further out on Slea Head than we drove the other day. Lunch was at the Ceann Sibeal Hotel in Ballyferriter (traditional mutton pie in broth with, what else, chips and Guinness) Dinner at home last night was great. After dinner we did a music session at the Dingle Pub and at O’Flaherty’s. Home to bed around midnight.
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Along Outer Slea Head Drive
At O’Flaherty’s (camera phone so lesser quality)
Busy week. Hope the sun shines more than it has. 50 pubs 2000 citizens. How many children does Dingle have? Wren’s Day reminds me of Halloween here in America. Everyone gets dressed in costumes from all parts of the culture like some super heroes and some political personalities. The difference is most everyone in Dingle participates and it is for charity.
50 pubs! WOW!
Enjoy and get some rest before New Year’s Eve! F