Kerry: More hikes, pints, views, & Fungi

Kerry

Mom, Emmie and I attended Easter mass in town. Then after a pancake breakfast, we were ready for the day and most importantly Grace felt better!

St. Mary's Church-

St. Mary’s Church-

In Dingle, some part of the group enjoyed Fungi, the dolphin cruise, with an actual sighting of Fungi while others shopped.

Getting ready for the dolphin cruise

Getting ready for the dolphin cruise

Up close shot  of Fungi- this dolphin has been in Dingle Bay since 1983

Up close shot of Fungi- this dolphin has been in Dingle Bay since 1983

Grace & Lisa trying to stay warm

Grace & Lisa trying to stay warm

Fungi Sighting

Fungi Sighting

Love this one of Lisa & Grace

Love this one of Lisa & Grace

Views from the ferry- Ruins and cows on the coast

Views from the ferry- Ruins and cows on the coast

Views from the cruise-along the coast

How quickly the weather can change

How quickly the weather can change

Stops along coast

Stops along the coast of Dingle

Blaskett Islands- Locals call this island "the sleeping bishop" or "Dead man"

Blaskett Islands- Locals call the far island  “the sleeping bishop” or “Dead man”

Dingle coast

Mama sheep helping her little lamb on the side of the road

Mammy sheep helping her little lamb on the side of the road

Sharon's Lake -a gift from Vincent

Sharon’s Lake -a gift from Vincent

Hike to Pedler Lake on the Conner Pass. Mom opted out of the hike and stayed in the car.

Made it to the top

Made it to the top

Sharon & Vincent-I see a smile!

Sharon & Vincent – I see a smile!

McCormack Clan minus 2

McCormack Clan minus 2

Not sure what Emmie's expression means- I think she'd rather be exploring

Not sure what Emmie’s expression means – I think she’d rather be exploring

Ok, Emmie- Don't go to far....

Ok, Emmie- Don’t go to far….

Easter dinner at Spillane’s where Mom sampled her first Guinness.  Robert, Dean, and Zoe arrived. Back at the house Robert got Emmie involved in some shenanigans and Scott and I were introduced to the game, Kings…

Thanks, Lisa!

Thanks, Lisa!

Mom's first Guinness

Mom’s first Guinness

Yes, Emmie figured out the trick.

Yes, Emmie figured out the trick.

The next day…Grace and Emmie stayed with the McCormacks another day while Mom, Scott and I headed back to Dublin! A spectacular few days, thanks, Sharon, Vincent, and gang!

Such a special time with Mom/Grandma/Audrey – wonderful memories!

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