Tuesday looked good weather wise when we arose, but we had a lot of clouds and rain during the day. Because of the promising start, we decided to show Bob & Barbara part of the Ring of Kerry. County Kerry has three peninsulas: Dingle (and beautiful Slea Head Drive), Iveragh (and the Ring of Kerry), and the lesser known Beara, Sheep’s Head, and Mizen.
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Off we went in the car at 10 AM. We made numerous stops, some in sun, some in rain. Our stops included:
1) Rossbeigh Beach – nice weather, horses on the beach, a nice stone bridge nearby
2) The Skellig Experience Visitor Center – Interesting exhibit and a movie about the history of the monastery on the Skelligs. We had a nice quick lunch here.
3) Barr Point – Best viewpoint to see the Skelligs but the weather was deteriorating and the islands were barely visible through the fog. Can you see them?
4) The West Kerry Cliffs – Beehive huts (Bob banged his head badly leaving one!) and seriously strong winds and lashing rain. The weather didn’t deter us from the walk to the cliffs and the views were magnificent.
We drove home in time for cocktails before venturing out (in dry weather) to the Chart House for a very good dinner followed by a music session at O’Flaherty’s Pub. Home to bed by 11:00 PM.
Looks like a very interesting drive despite the rain which must’ve been heavy by the look of all those hoods pulled up against the wind. Bob and Barbara are in for a real treat being shown around Dingle by you guys. Bill and I still remember our first week in Ireland which was spent in dingle thanks to your great hospitality. First time on the old sod And loved every minute and then loved our second week which we spent in Dublin. ERIN GO BRAGH.
Lovely pictures, magnificent views even if you had some weather!!
Wow. I guess you did have rain and wind but at least Bob and Barbara are still smiling. The scenery is stunning despite the rain. I bet those beers at O’Flaherty’s tasted good.
Hope the weather improves. Enjoy.
Joe, sorry about your weather, but it’s better than our snow. Yes, that’s right, SNOW and cold. Looks like you all are having a good time. Your friends have very good guides! Stay dry …..tell Elaine she is getting closer to the big 70! Cindy