Dingle, Ireland

2025-09-24

Our hosts, Paige and John took us on a lovely excursion to the town of Dingle. The town has a lovely mixture of hotels and restaurants and art shops. We had tapas at the restaurant Solas, and as with every eatery that we have been to, the food was other worldly.

Then it was off to have a pint of Guinness and watch the local talent entertain the packed pub for a few hours.

In the morning it was off to a beautiful drive around the Dingle Peninsula stopping at Inch Beach where some brave souls were taking surfing lessons in the sunny but chilly weather.

The drive itself is spectacular. The roads are narrow and winding which just added to the adventure.

And now to my favorite spot. Coumeenoole Beach, which it is said to be the most westerly point in Europe.

They say that more than a few famous films were made here.

It was a long day of driving for John. When we got home we all went to our respective corners for some much needed rest.

2025-09-21

Tousist, Ireland

Beauty is one thing that this part of Ireland is not short of. Because it rains so much, when the sun comes out everything is Kelly green.

The walks from here yield a tapestry of interesting old buildings in various states of decay. Just my kind of photography.

Not too much more to say as a photo is worth a……!

2025-09-18

Tuosist, Ireland

For those of you wondering just where we are here, is a little map showing our location. Just follow the blue dot.

Yesterday we had a wonderful train ride from Dublin. It took about 3 1/2 hours. Here is a photo that I took out the window. I call it “Love in Modern Times”. I wish them a happy future.

Anyway, it is incredibly beautiful here. It is rugged and windy and rainy and the views are spectacular, and so far we just got to see a small part of it.

And this is just our first full day!

2025-09-17

Last night was our first almost full day in Ireland. The plane ride was relatively uneventful. We were seated way in the back row 50, which turned out to be a blessing, as there were so few people in the back of the plane that I got to stretch out over 3 seats, and sleep through a good part of the trip.

Later in the afternoon, Kim’s sister Paige and her husband Paige took us to to downtown Dublin for an out of this world gourmet meal at a restaurant named “La Gordita”. The food, the drinks, and the company made for a great evening.

Today we will be taking the train down to Kerry where we will spend the next few weeks. I for one can’t wait to see what this next part of the adventure offers.