We conlcuded our tour of the Ring of Kerry by driving by the Black Valley (named because it was one of the last regions to get electricity). We also passed the Gap of Dunlough and Ireland Lake.
We entered the National Park of Killarney - and witnessed the overgrowth of rhodadendron throughout much of the park (reminds many of the road on Stonehill's campus).
We stopped for a final photo shoot at Ladies View (named because Queen Victoria visited the spot with her ladies in waiting and admired it so much.
We swung around into downtown Killarney and several took horse and carriage rides throughout the National Park. Apparently Evie had a great bonding experience with a horse!!!! The ride was a bit cold but everyone enjoyed hearing the stories from the drivers (one of whom has been driving the carriages in the park for 45 years!).
Others skipped the carriage ride and stopped in St. Mary's Church or enjoyed some time downtown during the day.
After dinner a few folks headed back to town to enjoy a performance by "Liam" who claims to have the fastest fingers in the world - according to Guiness Book of World Records. Can't wait til they return and I hear how the show was!
Happy Anniversary to our companion Kathy and her husband (back home). Best Wishes from all your fellow travelers!!!
We entered the National Park of Killarney - and witnessed the overgrowth of rhodadendron throughout much of the park (reminds many of the road on Stonehill's campus).
We stopped for a final photo shoot at Ladies View (named because Queen Victoria visited the spot with her ladies in waiting and admired it so much.
We swung around into downtown Killarney and several took horse and carriage rides throughout the National Park. Apparently Evie had a great bonding experience with a horse!!!! The ride was a bit cold but everyone enjoyed hearing the stories from the drivers (one of whom has been driving the carriages in the park for 45 years!).
Others skipped the carriage ride and stopped in St. Mary's Church or enjoyed some time downtown during the day.
After dinner a few folks headed back to town to enjoy a performance by "Liam" who claims to have the fastest fingers in the world - according to Guiness Book of World Records. Can't wait til they return and I hear how the show was!
Happy Anniversary to our companion Kathy and her husband (back home). Best Wishes from all your fellow travelers!!!
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