A Much Needed Pause for 10 Days
Circumnavigation of Ireland
Roy Ratazzi
Tue 19 Jul 2022 15:44
Willi V-S left me on 12 July after some interesting, challenging and enjoyable sailing, as well as making the most of the local hostelries on our way.
Willi steering me through crab and lobster pots
The beginning of a fine lunch
Sue joined me on 12th with hire car, so we covered much of the Kerry and Dingle peninsular as well as the promontory north of the Shannon estuary.
Looking out to the Blaskets
A view of the coast along which Willi and I sailed earlier
Ladies Day at Killarney Races. Sue and I, hugely under dressed, enjoyed the day and glorious sunshine.
A visit to Ross Castle near Killarney
A visit to the gardens of Muckross House near Killarney, seen here.
A typically Irish way of getting around the local area in Killarney
Sitting on the only remaining Bridge of Ross, still referred to as the Bridges of Ross near Loop Head
Sue, assuring me that her weight will not bring down the remaining Bridge of Ross!
The above is just a snapshot of the time Sue and I spent travelling around the area. The weather was generally sunny but not nearly as hot as that felt in the UK.
Sadly our time together has come to an end and I set sail again northwards with a new crew member, Ian Talbot, early tomorrow morning. However, once again, the wind is forecast to be on the nose!
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