-Hugh Dancy
By this point we were feeling pretty tired, just in time for our big trek from the Aran Islands to Dingle! Yes, many locals called us crazy but we made it to the Captain's House in time for dinner after crossing hill and dale, even fording a river (it was a surprise). Poor Joan, our fearless driver, I think it just felt like a great accomplishment when we finally arrived after almost 6 hours of travel!
Right before our surprise crossing of the Shannon River (yeah, we didn't look at the directions too carefully) we passed through Knock where there was some sort of miracle involving the Virgin Mary. I'm not sure of the details, but I know the ballad!
View from the ferry.
The Shannon Dolphin! When all was said and done the ferry ride only took about 20 minutes whereas driving around would have cost us another hour and a half.
Tired but happy! We must have stopped off for a picture and a good leg stretch.
Murphy's Pub! It was the first pub we came to, but we were too tired to give ourselves choices. We were staying just a couple streets down.
Four lads playing us some tunes at Murphy's. We made it an early night though, we had to rest up for more exploring!
Breakfast! Mary, one of the owners of The Captain's House, just had twins! So, they had switched everyone to self-service breakfast which was perfectly fine with us! I was more than happy to sleep in and pour my own bowl of cereal.
Interior of the church in Dingle, Joanie found it early in the morning during Irish mass. By the time Mom and I made it over we heard English mass, but it was just as much a cultural experience.
Candles in the sacristy.
Street view of Dingle from the church.
Spying on our own room!
Dingle harbor.
Unfortunately we did not encounter Fungie, the lone dolphin that lives in Dingle Harbor and has boat tours dedicated to him. I'm starting to think he's completely made up.
After a day of browsing in downtown Dingle, we started heading over to Killarney. Lucky for us, our route passed The South Pole Inn, a pub that Joan and Anna had eaten at on their last Ireland trip.
The pub is actually the former home of Thomas Crean, one of the men who accompanied Shackleton on his arctic expedition. Although here I think Mom and Joan are more excited about food than history.
Halfway through the DELISH South Pole burger and a much needed Irish Coffee. I don't completely remember what was on the burger (hopefully I have it written in my journal) but there was definitely rashers and pineapple. Trust me, it works.
Inside the South Pole Inn. We were just in time to see County Kerry win some big match. The lads were happy.
All fueled up on good food and ready for more venturing.
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