Yes, this is a two-way road. You wouldn't think it was possible, or passable - but hang on to your seats folks, and suck it in because traffic is going both ways whether we liked it or not!
We made two trips out to Dingle with both group 1 and group 2 and I was so happy to spend this time driving through the Irish country side along coastal roads - the view changes daily!
The Dingle peninsula is one of the most iconic and beautiful parts of Ireland.
Waving goodbye to Galway bay -
The countryside would change greatly on our way -
Arriving in Dingle town!
Of course, you have to have the fish n' chips in Dingle.
I cracked up at the table top menu beneath my plate touting "light plates." Who are they kidding?
When in Dingle - it's fish n' chips all the way!
Shops and restaurants line the streets -
The colors of the buildings delight my senses.
And bright yellow cars seem right at home here too.
The old stone one.
How long has it stood here?
It seems that each building has a part in holding the buildings on either side of it standing as well.
A Banjo Busker with dog beneath his chair -
The outer parts of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay mark one of the westernmost points of mainland Ireland. The harbor town of Dingle lies on the north side of the bay.
Looks like some more rain is in store -
Catching reflections in the water.
If this photo came with sound you'd be hearing the gulls and other birds calling. I loved this little town!
Back on the bus for our drive around the peninsula - it's not a trip to Dingle unless you go all the way around!
I don't remember why I took this photo -
Could it be that even the roof is stone?
This is the view - the Skellig islands visible in the background,
More hidden by clouds on the horizon.
This is that crazy narrow one lane road that goes both directions again!
This day the water was so aqua blue.
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Yes, it's a both-way road. Don't ask me how!
I believe that's Skellig Michael. The biggest one.
Check the color - no filter!
And the little houses at the upper right -
Can you imagine living here and this was your view?
I was charmed by the remains of old stone crofts and barns...left here for centuries.
Little window reflections - but can you imagine?
Follow the winding road on the right -
Looking back over my shoulder.
Cute little township -
I wonder how winters are out here?
More of the Skelligs.
Stopping for a leg stretch -
It's raining. And a bit blustery!
My group 1 heading back to the bus.
The wind can blow you right over!
Looking the opposite direction.
Back on the bus - lovely gardens ad stone houses.
And yes, there are surfers out at the beach!
What remains of what once was.
My time in Ireland was highlighted by the differences of my time in Egypt just a few days before these photos were taken.
I went from extreme heat and desert to lush, green, cool, rainy, sweater-wearing weather.
And all of this green and the hills and mountains - another reason why I love living in the southwestern corner of Virginia as well - farms, fields, green hillsides, cooler temperatures.
Now if I could only get those Dingle fish n' chips here locally I would be a happy girl!
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Oh how I love a simply scrappy nine-patch - don't you?
The July Quiltvillians are in the house and it's time for me to button up this post and get on over there.
Have a terrific Thursday, everyone!
My kind of weather for sure. I can't take the heat. Mmmm....fish & chips! That road is for low blood pressure people. Ha.
ReplyDeleteWell I found some shirts in my stash for Bristol. .will be sewing today. Love these little star centers.
Severe Storms later today and more flooding. Good for the garden I guess. But gosh we need to mow the grass. Tomorrow.
Kisses for Zoey and Mabel please.
Have a Sparkling day 🔆
Blessings 💞🙏
Yes that road would scare me. Crazy road to Dingle is no exaggeration. Love the green of Ireland more than the deserts of Egypt. Yes, nothing easy like a simple 9-patch on point. I made a replica of one for the cabin when I was in Nebraska two years ago.
ReplyDeleteI especially loved today's post. I've been reading Jean Grainger's series "The Tour" set in Ireland. It was wonderful to see pictures of the places I've been reading about. The series has been a delightful read. I am craving fish & chips.
ReplyDeleteoh my yes yes yes, Ireland, so green! and fish n chips! AND AND great wool to knikt great sweaters!! yes, and yes the view is remarkable and ever changing, thanks so very much and mygoodness what a delightful change from Egypt, as interesting and wonderful as it was, I'm so glad you didn;t do Ireland first and then Egypt... LOL... and Maya's comment about creativity is right on the spot... I argue constantly with folks who claim, "Oh I'm not as creative ,,," sigh scares me to distraction to hear ... LOL hearts and hugs... Cats in Carlsbad CA
ReplyDeleteLove Dingle. My family immigrated several generations ago from there. The remains of the farm are still there and at the library you can ask for old tax roles and land surveys that still show the name. Mary Ann (Trant)
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you for this unexpected trip to Dingle today!! It really is so beautiful and it may have to get put on my travel list, if only for the fish and chips while enjoying that view and cooler weather!! HA! The seaside pictures were really lovely, and yes, I would love to be that house on the hill with that view!! Oh, the stories those old stone fixtures could tell... I'm sure there are plenty!
ReplyDeleteToday I played around with the block from Chilhowie... trying to get my color placements happy where I want them. Now I know it will work I will keep cutting for it, and adjusting my seam allowances. Today is also a much needed day for resting around here as well... Happy Thursday!
Nine of us visited Dingle in May 2012 and stayed in the stone house w/deep red trim you caught in your photos as you passed through Ballyferriter! It was an awesome week. Thanks for bringing back the memories!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos of Ireland. I have a first generation friend from Dublin who tells me where I live reminds her of there. We are in the country with the Taconic Mountains to the East and the Adirondacks to the west. There are farm fields and stone fences. Our home is surrounded by views and stone fences. I wish our little village had those colorful buildings though. So very unique and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWouldn’t the houses in town, with their beautiful colors, make a fun quilt?
ReplyDeleteDingle certainly was a highlight of our tour! And the fish & chips were memorable! If go back in a New York minute.
ReplyDeleteWe were in Dingle last September. Harrington's has the best seafood chowder. Loved the scenery. That was my favorite day of our trip.
ReplyDeleteI love the wonderful pictures of the shops and the bay. Which reminds me... Why do seagulls fly over the sea? ..... Because if they flew over the bay, they'd be bagels!
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