Rock of Cashel, Ring of Kerry

Our next destination on the Ireland tour was Co. Kerry and the famous 'Ring.' For this trip, it was just me, Mom and Dad - - Reuben had headed off to France for the L'Etape du Tour bike ride. On the way to Killarney, we stopped at the Rock of Cashel which was truly impressive. The rest of the afternoon we fought our way through rain and fog to Killarney, the home of all things Irish. Next day we started our tour around the Ring of Kerry. Luckily, just as we pulled out of the parking lot, a group of several hundred road riders blocked our way out.... charity ride! I say luckily, because that gave us the opportunity to GO THE OTHER WAY. And I must say, I'd recommend touring the Ring clockwise, as we were forced to do, vs. the more popular counter-clockwise way. Other recommendations: Stay in Kenmare (vs. Killarney), visit the Skelligs and Victoria Island, and DO NOT visit the Bog Village (bad tourist trap)!! Even though the weather was not the best, I still enjoyed cruising around with Mom and Dad - we had plenty of time to catch up! Rock of Cashel Pics; Touring the Ring of Kerry Pics

Lovely ladies and the Lakes of Killarney