We’ve had the most amazing weather in Dingle: upper 70′s and not a cloud in the sky. We may need to buy some sunscreen for tomorrow.
Local guide and retired police chief Tim Collins rode with us on our coach for a three hour tour of Dingle. I think many of us can attest that we saw the most beautiful countryside that we’ve ever seen while exploring the Dingle Peninsula today.
The water was a turquoise blue at some beaches and the hillsides were a lush green, spotted with bright yellow flowering bushes and bright pink fresia. We all had fun watching (and petting) the local baby ponies, calfs, and lambs.
Tim did a great job telling us about the local history spanning the last 6,000 years. We even visited honeycomb huts that were part of a local monastic community from 7th century A.D. and the remains of a Norman church build in the 12th century.
The sun dial, alphabet rock, and early Celtic cross were some interesting artifacts that we were able to examine up close.
After the tour, everyone was free to pick from the many outdoor activities available in Dingle. Some of us went on a tour hour boat ride to the Blasket Islands, some went bike riding and horse back riding, while others went hiking. It’s 8:45pm here at the moment and it is still sunny and warm out.
Most of the group is planning on listening to live traditional Irish music at any of the many pubs that offer it on Saturday night.
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