Dingle Peninsula

All of us in front of the van we've had all week

The lakes of Killarney as a backdrop for our last group photo

Our driver, Mike, with his nephews Aaron, 12 and Killian, 8 - and assorted cows in the background

An example of paddock farming - beautiful patchwork

Margie, Marcia, Zita, & Dennis at the Gap of Dunloe in their jaunting cart

Thursday, August 9 - Today was the last full day we were all together.  Mike picked us up at 8:30 and took us to his father-in-law's farm where they raise cattle for the meat.  Very interesting and we got to meet his 2 nephews as they were feeding the calves.  From there we went touring the Dingle Peninsula.  Very narrow, winding roads again with breathtaking scenery.  We saw folks swimming at one of the beaches we passed.  Mike thought the water temperature was around 50 degrees F.  Most were wearing wet suits but not everyone.  In the town of Dingle we ate lunch at the Boatyard - again a wonderful meal.  Then off to finish touring the peninsula.  The weather turned out to be beautiful this afternoon, sunny, 70's - everyone was out and enjoying it.  On the way back, Mike asked if we minded if he turned on the radio as the Irish lass was boxing for the gold - so we all cheered her on to her win.  Mike said it was a great day for the Irish!  After riding in the jaunting carts up the Gap of Dunloe (a break between two mountains) we ate dinner at Kate Kearneys Cottage - a place our parents always went to eat whenever they were in the area.  Another great meal with Irish music afterwards.  Didn't get home till 10:15.  The guys & Margie are playing golf tomorrow so they'll be gone by 7 - the rest of us get to sleep in for a bit.  Talk with you tomorrow for our last full day here.  Sheila