Tour Day 5- To County Kerry!
Just a quick word here -Rick Steves "Ireland" gives a thorough accounting of the history and "paints" the sights encountered with "wonder-arevelous'' descriptions (wonderful + marvelous!) We cannot stress enough that it adds so much to the tour! Our books are crumpled, battered, stained, highlighted, and have notes in the margins!
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/ireland-guidebook
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We departed colorful and charming Kinsale for the drive to to the Killarney National Park headed for Dingle Peninsula. We stopped for a short time (not long enough!) in the village of Kenmare, which is nestled in a lush valley, where Anne visited an ancient stone circle, over 3,000 years old. Meanwhile, Annette milled around town and shopped.
Departing charming Kenmare, our drive took us through part of the Ring of Kerry, a winding coastal road whose mountainous region has the highest peak in Ireland. It is impossible to capture in photos the beauty of this area. We stopped for a visit at the Kissane Sheep Farm, where we were treated to an amazing sheep herding demonstration from the border collies, followed by a sheep shearing. It was raining and cold, and we were glad to have on multiple layers, but the gorgeous vistas and delightful sheep farm made it all amazing! |
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After another drive through absolutely gorgeous scenery, late in the afternoon we arrived in Dingle, and were greeted by the mascot of Milltown House, a massive Irish Wolfhound named Seamus. Stephen, the proprietor, welcomed us with a complementary cocktail and toast, followed by a wonderful catered dinner by a chef from Kenmare. After dinner, Pascal had arranged for a private concert to be held in the solarium of Milltown House. (There is nothing that this talented RS guide can't pull off!) #foottappingmusic, #traditionalirishtunes Two charming young women musicians serenaded us with traditional Irish folk music. After the concert, it was time to turn in and get some sleep for the adventures planned for day 6.