Arrived in Dingle this summer solstice evening. The town is packed for the weekend, and now we are scrambling to find lodgings in the city. We somehow squeezed in the next 3 nights but just barely.
We started off the day by leaving our picturesque location on Catherdaniel and headed up to a 7th Century AD Celtic Ring Fort, which we got to climb through. Then we passed through Waterville and up to the Island of Valencia. We visited the Skellig heritage center which was a substitute or sorts since we couldn’t book a trip ourselves since the roster was full. It was touristy and the video could have been better, but it gave us an idea of what life was like to some degree.
The real treat today was the drive up along the north ring of Kerry and along the Dingle Peninsula. We saw some nice scenery and since the sun stayed out all day (for a change) we got some really nice shots across the bay looking at the Dingle Peninsula and the Blaskets. Every 5 minutes or so we pull over the car for some quite remarkable shots! Ireland does need more "pull-offs" I do believe.
We started off the day by leaving our picturesque location on Catherdaniel and headed up to a 7th Century AD Celtic Ring Fort, which we got to climb through. Then we passed through Waterville and up to the Island of Valencia. We visited the Skellig heritage center which was a substitute or sorts since we couldn’t book a trip ourselves since the roster was full. It was touristy and the video could have been better, but it gave us an idea of what life was like to some degree.
The real treat today was the drive up along the north ring of Kerry and along the Dingle Peninsula. We saw some nice scenery and since the sun stayed out all day (for a change) we got some really nice shots across the bay looking at the Dingle Peninsula and the Blaskets. Every 5 minutes or so we pull over the car for some quite remarkable shots! Ireland does need more "pull-offs" I do believe.
It sounds as if Padraig O’Sea plays Friday nights at the “Small Bridge” Pub. So we’ll definitely be seeing him tomorrow night. Meanwhile we’ll use tomorrow to see the highlights around Dun Quin. 
Before pulling into Dingle we happened upon the longest beach in Ireland, named the Strand of Inch. (beach) Parts of the Film Ryans Daughter were filmed here as well. Surfing seems to be quite popular in Ireland with lessons being advertised all over the place.There is an internet café in town, so it should be easy for me to update the remaining days here of our trip. Can’t believe the time has flown by, only 5 more nights to go. Well off to watch the end of the longest day of the year set over the Blaskets. More later.
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