We woke to the sound of clattering horse hoofs in the morning. Just below our window at the B&B was a line of horse riders heading down what passes for ‘High Street’ in Dingle.
Today’s excursion was Slea Head Drive (commonly known as the ‘Dingle Loop’). The drive is a circular route that begins and ends in Dingle that takes in a number of stunning views on the western end of the Dingle Peninsula. The road follows the coast north past where some of the filming of the movie ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ took place and includes stops near ancient beehive huts used by recluse monks. Along the route is the Kerry Woolen Mill with some interesting goods. The Great Blasket Islands visitor center was a pleasant surprise with fine artworks & films showcasing the regions’ history.
Dinner at the Chart House back in Dingle was excellent. We stopped in a pub on the west edge of town to enjoy some of the traditional music played nightly. A very entertaining and friendly group of young German men were at the table next to us. Their obvious leader, a huge man nicknamed ‘Grizzly’, overindulged and crashed to the floor to the cheers of his buds. Lively night!
