Kemare to Dingle via Gap of Dunloe 145 km, 4 hours
Lucky Lost
Somehow, we managed to take the back way into the Gap of Dunloe — how lucky are we?! The scenery is truly spectacular. If elves, leprechauns, or trolls exist, this is where they live. We didn’t see another car for about an hour and a half. I think we were in the Black Valley, but I’m not sure. Pro tip: when you’re lost, just act like everything’s going according to plan and point to interesting sights. It keeps the passengers calm. 😉
Where are we?
Ruins
Prettier ruins
It gets crowded in Gap of Dunloe
We finally made it to Dingle — as one does — and, don’t you know, there was a full-flung festival! Apparently, it’s a pretty famous one, drawing folks from far and wide. The streets were jammed with music, mayhem and massive amounts of beer.
Dingle Festival
Dingle in the morn'
We stayed at the Dingle Benners Hotel. It’s old-school — no elevator, lots of wood and walls lined with pictures of Dingle’s notable figures. We had a nice chat with some locals; everyone wants to know what Americans think of Trump.
Note: Bangers and mash are delish when you’re eating them — less of a happy experience as they mature in the system.
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The lads getting up to no good after the festival – until midnight.
We didn't make it down to the point, but it looks beautiful. It's a one-way loop that takes a couple of hours from Dingle.
On the wall in the hotel