Europe 2026

 Today we will try the drive of the Ring of Kerry. We are on the Kerry Peninsula and there is a famous ring road that travels around it where you can see the Atlantic Ocean smacking up against Ireland. Included are small fishing villages, beaches and a rigged coastline.  We are in no rush and set the GPS for the furthest village and then plan to complete the ring around the other side of the peninsula.  Traffic is not bad for the narrow two lane roads that make up the ring. However the weather is not cooperating. Misty rain falling on and off, obscuring the mountain tops and even the coastline at times. Photos of the start of the journey.  The roads get even narrower when they cross over streams with old stone bridges.  The Atlantic Coast  So after a quick break to pick up scones and other snacks, we decide to go back to our place but through the middle of the peninsula.  Less traveled road but more mountainous. A normal mountain road. Have to pull ove...

A short travel day. But you know I am going to stretch it out. We check out of our place after telling the owner what a fine show it was last night. They are going to see it in August.  Our guide (Apple Maps) tales us through small country lanes that though narrow have very few cars. What is different from Scotland is that the roads are lined with hedges hence the term hedgerows. Only a break now and then allows you to see the countryside. When you do it is great. Some early shots.  And of course a Pub is around every corner even on small country roads Cafe where we had breakfast  Mary Ann a scone and me a mini Irish breakfast   So we drive on and on on small Country roads looking for a larger highway to shorten the trip to Killarney. Just before we do, we run into this. Larger newer house up on the hill.  We finally hit a divided highway and head for Killarney. Parking is not easy but we find a parking garage half empty and use it. I think there are still peopl...