Day Five Hike - Ardgroom to Kenmare

The hike to Kenmare had us doing a lot of the walk on roads, so we chose to get a ride, hike 2 1/2 hours in the most scenic section and then get a ride the rest of the way to Kenmare. Said goodbye to Sheila the most down to earth and forth right host we've met so far. She really did call a spade a spade! She was great!

 Off to hike the last part of the Beara Peninsula in Cork County and into Kerry County. The scenery was perfect and no rain or clouds. We climbed up, looked down and felt lucky to see such sites.

 Heather coming up the hill.

 And looking down. 

 There were at least three lakes below. 

 Classic shot.

 A stop for a drink and to take in the views.

 Down the other side passed sheep and cows. 

 With the final lift from our BnB host, we arrived in Kenmare. What a change from the last 5 days, there were people here. So off to explore.

 

 

 We found wonderful wool items in the store behind me. So did Yellow Bunny. Can you see her?

 Norm was impressed that you can buy peat ready to take home.

 Kenmare has one of the largest stone circles in south west Ireland. The centre of this one has an impressive Boulder-Dolmen with a capstone. Apparently these marked the burial of someone important.

 

 

 People left notes of hope on a tree near by. This wish we could really understand.

 Time to find our BnB, The Old Churchhouse. We actually across the street from the old church. 

 Out for dinner at the Coachman's where we got to hear some great Celtic music. 

 

 He was quite good.

 

Caught a little bit more homegrown music on the way home at a different pub with a young girl dancing. What fun to be in Ireland.