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Ireland (08-26-2009) Ring of Kerry, Part 1

Ireland (08-26-2009) Ring of Kerry, Part 1

From thatched roofs, to castles, to missed leprechaun sightings. ***** The Ring of Kerry: ****** A somewhat circular trail in County Kerry, south-western Ireland, that
tourists frequent. There are lots of variations on the route that can
be taken, inc

We arrive in Limerick and stay at the Patrick Punch.
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Thatched roof - not uncommon.
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Another thatched roof. The one all the way on the left is growing a patch of grass and looks like it needs a fresh layer.
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snail
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Fuchsia bells
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The Blue Door
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Hydrangea
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We leave for Killarney.
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We pass interesting sights on our way to Killarney.
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A stop at McElliot's Pharmacy.
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According to Michael, the Rev. Casey has a dry sense of humor!
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storefront
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Are we there yet?
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Killarney (from the Irish "Cill Airne" meaning "church of sloes") on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane. Killarney was awarded the "Best Kept Town" award in 2007.
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Hussey's Bar
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Mustang Sally's
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We're ready for the Ring of Kerry. Our first stop is Ross Castle in Killarney National Park. All signs now show both Gaelic and English.
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Part 1 of 3 - History of Ross Castle
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Part 2 of 3 - History of Ross Castle
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Part 3 of 3 - History of Ross Castle
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Ross Castle then
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Ross Castle now
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another view
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Chaffinch, adult male
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A Rook at the rook. Ahhahahahaha. Sorry.
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View from the battlements
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atop the castle
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Time to explore the area around the castle.
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White Wagtail
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Irish Mallard
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Mute Swan. Tots in Ireland learn an old Gaelic legend about the children of a beautiful queen who were turned into swans. Google "children of Lir"
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Snow Berry - maybe Symphoricarpos Albus
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Goodbye to Ross Castle
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One last look
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Too bad, so sad. No time for the races.
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We're off to Muckross Peninsula.
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The three main Killarney lakes are Lough Leane (Lower Lake), Muckross (Middle Lake), and Upper Lake.
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Hawkshead Fuchsia
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Potentilla
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A caretaker's home.
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Poplar
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Sweet Chestnut
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Chaffinch, female
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Linden
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Chaffinch showing off his green behind.
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Rook
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Now driving again and soon to explore another of the many lakes.
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The Muckross area.
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Michael's busy taking a picture.
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This is the view he captured.
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Rowan Tree (a type of Ash). Plant one just outside your door and it will protect you from malevolent spirits.
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Heather
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a bog of peat moss
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On the road again.
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This time we explore Ladies' View
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Ladies' View. In 1861 Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting admired the view so much that . . .
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careful!
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Time for a break. Ring of Kerry Part 2 in next album.
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Title: Ireland (08-26-2009) Ring of Kerry, Part 1
Description: From thatched roofs, to castles, to missed leprechaun sightings. ***** The Ring of Kerry: ****** A somewhat circular trail in County Kerry, south-western Ireland, that
tourists frequent. There are lots of variations on the route that can
be taken, inc
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