Countryside

Had lunch on the way in a small town called Gort.

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The Ring of Kerry was an unforgettable driving experience. Narrow little roads with giant motorcoaches speeding from the front.

As we got to the coast the weather guy a lot more gray and rainy. Still beautiful, just a lot more atmospheric.

Or first stop on The Ring Of Kerry was the Torc waterfalls.

Short walk through the greenest of green forest and suddenly you are there. Stunning.

Found this great little castle ruin at the Lake View Hotel across the street. And Disney!

We spent quite a long time exploring the estate. Even did a tour of the house which was interesting since it is still in use. So tours can only happen for a short time every day, and no photos. The estate is stunningly beautiful with a lot to see and do.

We went to Blarney Castle expecting not a lot and having no intention to kiss the stone. However, soon after arriving were were so charmed by the beauty of it all that we ended up there kissing the stone after all.

Now we will have the gift of eloquence?

Had a late lunch at the English Market. An amazing restaurant upstairs that all the travel programs we watched prior to the trip recommended. It was well worth it. I even got to meet the owner and told her she is famous in America on the Travel Channel.

Meet this charming owner of a tea shop in Cashel. She was so sweet and the shop looked like it has been there for decades.

Charmed.