Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Killarney


We've had a few days rest with friends in Killarney. What fun-an Irishman,  his Australian wife and 2extra Australians. We arrived on Sunday evening, and after a meal with the other Australian visitors headed into town (down the road) to find music. Pubs were full, music was playing but no room to fit in. As it was raining we decided home was a better option.

Killarney national park is virtually across the road from their house so an afternoon walk let us see red deer, rabbits, tulips,bluebells,  oaks etc; around the corner to a statue of the bishop they called the scarlet pimpernel because he helped so many Jews escape through the Vatican in the 2nd WW; past St Mary's cathedral across the road. Yesterday was a trip to Muckross House, a manor house in the grounds of the Park, dinner at a local restaurant with the amazing view (top left). Ross castle (top right ) 1400's, now restored. Killarney High Street (right).

As we have been having trouble transferring photos to the tablet we'll add more from previous days when we get to them.