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Ireland (08-26-2009) Ring of Kerry, Part 2

Ireland (08-26-2009) Ring of Kerry, Part 2

Birds, beaches, and benches.

Today we begin by exploring another lake.
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Heather gives a purple cast amongst the green.
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I'm not leaving till I figure out what that bird is! "What bird", you ask?
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The object of my frustration is probably another Cormorant.
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We're traveling along the Kenmare River.
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The name Kenmare is the anglicized form of Ceann Mara and means "head of the sea".
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For Harry Potter fans, Kenmare is the home of a professional Quidditch team. Kenmare was also mentioned in a Star Trek Enterprise episode "Breaking the Ice".
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Frisky domestic sheep.
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Goat or shorn sheep. We can't decide. Farmers spray/splash paint on their domestic animals to denote ownership.
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Dinner in Sneem. Sneem means "The Knot". Most believe that name comes from the swirling knots of water where the Sneem River meets the waters of Kenmare Bay.
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Magpie
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heading to the ocean
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Another scenic stop
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Doggie-paddle anyone?
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Blue bum.
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Soon we'll be passing through Waterville.
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Narrow passage along high cliffs.
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The Butler Arms in Waterville. The Butler family built a house at the mouth of the River Currane in the late 1700's and named the estate Waterville. The name stuck and now has a pop. of 538.
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Next stop Valentia Island, where we'll stay the night. The permanent population of the island is 650. The island is about 7 miles long and almost 2 miles wide.
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The Royal Valentia Hotel
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Room 3
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Intricate parquetry.
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our room
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view from our window
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Walk in Knightstown. Another bench to rest a while.
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Rosebud
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Hydrangea blossom
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Wagtails in the pumpkin patch.
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Windswept birdie.
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Can't complain at the availability of benches this trip.
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We had fun with Nessie. Turned out to be a seal or sea lion.
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Although the moon is up, the day isn't over yet.
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We take a walk at Altazamuth park.
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My kind of place.
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And, here, on this bench, Michael asked me to be his wife.
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The plaque on the bench.
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He was prepared and had the ring waiting when we returned. :o)
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Title: Ireland (08-26-2009) Ring of Kerry, Part 2
Description: Birds, beaches, and benches.
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