Blogs from Ballyferriter, County Kerry, Ireland, Europe

Day 22 – Dunchin I thought we were heading to Dingle today but looking at our accommodation a little closer we were going through Dingle to Dunchin. Little did we know that this is the most western point of Ireland. Also a little off the beaten track. The roads were barely wide enough to fit two cars through side by side. We were physically breathing in every time we passed something thinking it would somehow make the car skinnier. Still got both wing mirrors though. Hoorah! The scenery here is completely different to what I’ve seen of Ireland so far. It’s mountainous with winding roads and the ocean stretching out everywhere. We found this cool little stream that leads to the ocean and all the rocks/boulders surrounding it were different shades of purple. The ... read more

Hi, everyone, well at last the weather has turned and we have one day without rain. it's been sunny enough to get down to the beach, still windy, but blue skies above the surrounding mountains. Thanks for all your comments on the previous blogs. it's nice to know that you are appreciating the photos- Alison is the photographer extraordinaire. The past week, Lucinda has been attending the Splash Club in Dingle. it's a water safety club that takes the kids kayaking, swimming in wet suits, being towed into Dingle harbour in canoes etc. Lucinda has had a great time, and made a good friend. We also visited a working farm in Tralee. The farm has replica buildings of Ireland in the 1920s and old ways of cooking and farming as well. Ruby and I had a ... read more

Dear all, Well, greetings from Ballyferriter in County Kerry in Ireland. The weather here is cool and overcast, about 15. Right now the cloud is descending outside my window, so low I can almost touch it. It has taken us a few days to get settled and finding out where things are, but now we are beginning routines, getting the girls to do some school work, outings in the afternoon, some writing and reading at night. Over the next few weeks I will post a range of photos from the holiday. Here are a few from ireland.... read more