Ireland Day 3
Day 3 we set out early to drive around the Dingle Peninsula. We ate breakfast first thing in the morning at our wonderful Farmhouse B&B in Ventry, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Our hostess was kind and friendly and provided us with a delicious full Irish Breakfast. We then packed our bags and headed out. *Note, Fill up with gas on our way out of the town of Dingle. We didn’t run out but we sure came close.
First thing we headed back out to the point and hiked over a hill to see the farthest point of the Dingle Peninsula. We also got to talk with a gentleman from Northern Ireland, who was a security guard for the Star Wars Film shoot that had just wrapped up the day before. They were out there still tearing down the scaffolding and such. Not particularly a big Star Wars fan but hey getting to see a film location is pretty stinkin’ cool. The area was beautiful, the water was a gorgeous deep blue color and clear. We then continued on around the point to see what we could see.
One thing of note, the roads are Crazy, there are some places out there that if you meet another car coming from the other direction…..one of you is backing up to the last wide point and hope y’all can pass. Thankfully we didn't meet any other cars.
Next we made a stop at a local pottery studio. I didn’t purchase anything although I was definitely tempted. They had some really neat pieces and some really big pots. If I have the opportunity someday I’d like to return and possibly purchase a piece or two for my house.
The drive around the peninsula was really pretty and unusual. It was neat to see their countryside and seeing some old farmhouses and such. One thing that I had wanted to do but in the end didn’t, was Connor Pass. I saw some pictures taken from the top of the pass and saw that it was a beautiful view. Then a few days before leaving I looked at some more pictures of the drive to and from Connor Pass and became a little nervous. In the end I decided it could wait for next time. I’m sure it is pretty but I wasn’t quite sure what we’d be getting into, even though it was highly recommended by our B&B host. Oh well, I’m counting on there be a next time.
We then refueled in Dingle and headed out to Talbert. Where we caught the ferry across the Shannon River on our way to the Cliffs of Moher. The ferry ride was a very nice change from all the driving I was doing. A nice relaxing ride and they had concessions and restrooms onboard. Once we disembarked we made our way straight up to the Cliffs. Folks, pictures do not do the Cliffs justice. They are quite remarkable, beautiful and HUGE. If you walk past the visitor’s center area you are walking right on the edge, with 3 path options. The first one for the safer people, on the other side of an old stone fence about 3 feet tall with dirt now packed on top. Which that dirt packed on top is another path and then the third path option is next to that, on the edge. I preferred the middle path and my brother was quite fond of the outer path.(no surprise there, lol)
From the cliffs we headed on up to Galway to our next B&B. We went through the town of Lisdoonvarna, the town know for their Matchmaking Festival in September. Yep, Matchmaking, as in couples.(sadly we were a few months too early for that one, bummer. Lol) We also saw The Burren, a very rocky area. Mainly we saw the mountains/hills from Corkscrew Hill. I thought the Ozarks had Rocks, Nope The Burren does. Oh and I thought the Ozarks had curvy roads….Not after driving Corkscrew Hill. One person we met said that he learned to drive a military truck down that….yeah Manual shift down a steep hill with multiple TIGHT Switchbacks. As we were driving my brother was quick to spot a sign for a chocolate factory that we were able to visit a couple days later.
Thankfully the next 3 Nights we stayed in Galway. I was glad to take a break from driving.
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