May 11 - Ring of Kerry

Today was a full day of driving. We had heard a lot about the Ring of Kerry and that it was a must see destination. The Ring of Kerry is a drive along the rocky coast. On the way, it was a bit overcast and drizzled for about a minute. This was to be the last we saw of any rain (which was almost nothing). By the time we actually made it to our starting point, the sky cleared of rain clouds, but it was a little hazy. We stopped often to take photos, and also found a sheep crossing right in front of us. We think it actually fell from a small hill above the road. The Ring of Kerry is a visual experience, so you'll have to check out my photos to see what it's all about as words won't really describe it.

After driving, we found our B&B. A leprechaun of a man greeted us. What I mean by that is he was just a jolly old Irishman who was pleasant as can be. He couldn't do enough for us. He had a son who competed in the most recent winter Olympics and proudly displayed a photo of him skiing (and awesome shot by the way-and you know how critical I am of photos).

We settled into our room and proceeded into town for dinner. It was a cute little town in the shape of a triangle, so it was easy to walk around. It seemed half the town was filled with tourist shops. Having stopped at many along the way, we knew what the prices of things were, and found a few bargains.

We walked back to our B&B and decided to sit out in the back yard as it was still light out. Sunset was probably around 10pm. Before heading out, I inquired about getting a cup of coffee from a lady in the kitchen. She said she would gladly make some. She brought out a tray with coffee and some delicious cake. It was a really nice touch of hospitality, we were pleasantly surprised at the wonderful presentation and service. We sat outside drinking our coffee, eating our cake, while we reminisced about our vacation thus far. A nice way to end the day.