We set out at 9 this morning to drive the Kerry Ring which is a seaside  drive of some 110 miles around the Kerry Peninsula. There are endless wonderful views along  the way, far to many to incorporate in this blog. 

There was one surprise when we approached Waterville, clearly not an Irish name.  It is the nearest mainland point to the eastern end of the first transatlantic cable that made landfall in Hearts Content  New Foundland and Labrador it is on an island just off shore of this village. Who would have thought we would be at both ends of that cable in less than a year. I guess if we had thought about it when we planned this trip it might have occurred to us.

Before reaching Waterville we took a side trip up a  narrow twisty road to see a stone circle fort. For some reason I have never heard of these structures which were such a major part of the Irish landscape.

We had a substantial climb up to the fort which sits atop a ridge line.

Then I climbed to the top for the view the defenders would have had.

Other stops included Lady’s View where Queen Victoria stopped with her retinue for a picnic and later for lunch for ourselves.  I continued my beer exploration with Killarney Red, a lager. The last highlight of the drive was Toric Falls. I know this picture needs some “fixing” but I didn’t bring the tools on my travel computer.

We  headed out to wander and for dinner soon after writing the above.. I had a Killarney Blonde that was quite good with sea bass. No new whiskey as one of the ladies on the tour bought a bottle of RedBreast 12 and offered me a glass. I enjoyed it again, but I have my limits, so that was it for the day.