TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH - AT LEISURE KILLARNEY

Waking up this morning I opened the window to beautiful sunshine which was a relief as we were going to be out and about today. BUT…what we actually experienced during the day was a typical day in Ireland……sun, showers, more sun, overcast…..around and around the day went! However we were so lucky because it was fine for the most part every time we were outdoors!It was one day I will never forget. I took so many photos it will be hard to choose just a few… and the photos certainly don’t do the area justice!
We first took a ride in a jaunting car and the jarvey (driver- a twenty year old boy who had obviously kissed the Blarney stone several times) took us out to Ross Castle in Killarney National Park.

Next we got into small boats and cruised The Lakes of Killarney …... peaceful and stunning. Luckily it was fine for this part of the journey.

At the end of the cruising we reached Muckross House and gardens where we had a guided tour.  The house has been restored (but unfortunately no photos inside)

After lunch we wandered the garden and then back to the hotel. We had a quick look at the town shops inn Killarney and then returned for a rest.

 

Dinner with the group at the Danny Mann pub. Great food and an energetic three piece group playing Irish songs (many of these we recognised as they were stories about deportation to Australia). I’m getting to love my Irish Coffee!