Sunday November 23, 1997
Killarney, Ireland to Limerick, Ireland
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Current Time
GMT (+0):08:49
Seattle (-8):00:49
Limerick (+0):08:49
Limerick, Ireland :
Latitude:52° 39' 29" North
Longitude:8° 37' 45" West
From Seattle:5007 miles
Altitude:342 feet
Lodging:Hostel - Limerick Hostel International
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Today's Travel:
Country:Ireland
Regions:Kerry
Limerick
Route:Car: Killarney - Dingle (via the Ring of Kerry) - Slea Head (via the Slea Head Loop) - Dingle - Limerick
Stops:1. Dingle, Ireland (+)
2. Dun Choan, Slea Head, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland (x)
Linear:126 miles
Weather:Overcast / Sunny
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Available Photos:
All photo images © 1997-2000 Anthony Jones
Images may not be used without prior written approval.
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Subject:Lakes of Killarney
Location:Ladies View, Killarney National Park, Ireland
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Subject:Kerry Coast
Location:Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, Ireland
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Subject:Dingle Penninsula Coast
Location:Slea Head Road, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland
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Subject:Sheep and the Coast
Location:Slea Head Road, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland
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Subject:Slea Head Road
Location:Slea Head Road, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland
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Subject:Surf and Beach
Location:Dun Choan, Slea Head Road, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland
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Subject:Surf
Location:Slea Head, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland
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Subject:Me on the rocks
Location:Slea Head, Dingle Penninsula, Ireland
Trip to Date:
Day:227
Linear Dist:40470
Countries Visited:15
Regions Visited:78
Nights in Hotels:40
Nights with Friends / Family:77
Nights Camping:35
Nights in Hostels:50
Nights in Transit:25
Beers:926
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Entry:
Much to our disappointment we woke up to rain, hard rain. After yesterdays clear skies we were hoping for another day of perfect weather to explore the Kerry and Dingle Penninsulas. Did the Ring of Kerry, a spectacular drive through the mountains and along the coast of the Killarney National Park on the Kerry Penninsula, in the rain. The rain couldn't spoil the drive, I can only imagine how amazing it would be on a sunny day. As we finnished the Ring of Kerry and were approaching the village of Dingle the sun came out.

Out of Dingle we took the Slea Head Road, another loop road around the end of the Dingle Penninsula that is rumored to be even better than the Ring of Kerry. The rumors were right. This is some of the most spectacular coastline I've ever seen. Dramatic cliffs, pounding surf, quaint villages, and green hills were just the start.

After returning to Dingle we decided to cover some miles and drove to Limerick in the dark. Had dinner at the "Texas Steak House" whcih was recommended by the hostel manager. Surprisingly I had a decent fajita dinner.

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