Last day in Dunquin

There are quite a few tropical plants here as it seldom freezes or snows. Ireland is across from Newfoundland!


This is the tail end of the riders in a Triathelon. Note how narrow the road is. It is much narrower elsewhere on their ride! The water is too cold for most of the rest of us but they have already finished a swim!

Today is the last day to spend in Dunquin. Yesterday I walked to the Blasket Iseland ferry dock. The weather has been bad enough that the natives are complaining about it so it is no wonder the ferry is not operating. I got some pictures but, like most of them I will probably have to lighten them up as the camera isn't as forgiving as it needs to be.

There is only one sight I know of left to see and one day left to see it. The Kilmalkedar church was built in the 12th century and a surprising amout of it still survives, according to theguide books.

I'm typing this as Judy and Dan go to the Dunquin church.

Tomorrow I will scoot across to Dublin and spend the night near the airport. Dublin will have to wait untill my next trip. I was intending to spend the last two days there but discovered this little event called the All Ireland. There are sure to be no hotel rooms to be had there. Kerry and Dublin are facing off for the 32d time for the national Irish Football championship. A very big thing.