Fred’n’Sue’s Peregrinations

The moral is never trust the weather forecast in Ireland – the forecast was for showers clearing – WRONG!!!

First strop Tralee for a . .

And then via the shores of the Bay of Tralee to the scenic Conor Pass

The scenic views on Conor Pass . . .

Dingle would have been a lovely little town to explore but the rain put paid to that notion.

Met our delightful guide for the drive around Slea Head with

very quick photo stops along the way.

Sunny beaches and precipitous cliffs . . .

With a stop at Krugers – the westernmost pub in Europe – for a nip of Tullamore Dew

Last stop . . .

The remarkable aesthetic of Gallarus Oratory has captured the imagination of thousands of visitors down through the years. Shaped like an upturned boat, the structure is thought to reflect the deep maritime traditions of early Christian monks. It may even pay tribute to St. Brendan the Navigator, the legendary seafarer believed to have voyaged across the Atlantic long before Columbus. Gallarus Oratory is a stunning example of the corbelling construction technique, which is over 3000 years old. The unique stone design follows an ancient dry-stone method also used in Neolithic tombs and early Celtic structures. Built without the use of mortar, using locally-sourced sandstone and conglomerate rock, the early Christian monks who constructed the oratory were master craftsmen.

And “home” . . .