Kerry Trip

It was a Bank Holiday last monday. In Ireland, they don't celebrate much on public holidays. They celebrate Easter, Christmas and St Patrick's day. So for the other public holidays, they just call it Bank Holidays. ( I think so )

Nelson and I went to south-west of Ireland, county Kerry for a trip. We stayed at one of the Bed & Breakfast (B&B), which is a large family house run by the host family. I don't think we have such type of accommodation in Malaysia. The B&B we stayed is cosy and comfortable. Breakfast is included and the whole environment is very homely. I begin to like to stay at B&B rather than at hotel. Probably one of the reason is there are always stories that hotels are haunted most of the time..and that really scare me off...haha...call me coward!

Day 1

After checking in to B&B, we head straight to our first destination, Killarney National Park. It is 10,236 hectare national park extends to the southwest of town. From the entrance, we walked for a good 45mins to Ross Castle which is situated by a scenic lake. We took our time strolling around the castle and taking photograph. The highlight of the afternoon was the boat tour cruising the various lake of the National Park. It just so breathtaking. Virtually, calm and peaceful lake, pine tree mountain at the background, dilapidated ancient stone arch bridge linking some of the islands.
On our way back to the B&B, we passed by the town centre and checked out what are the happenings there. As recommended by a travel book, we decided to have our dinner at O'Connor traditional pub.

Some people says if u haven't downed a pint of Guinness at an Irish pub, u have not visited Ireland

Day 2
We went for a bus tour to Ring of Kerry. The whole tour took us a day. The picture speak for itself. Magnificent and picturesque =D

Day 3
We went back to the National Park because it's so huge that it is impossible to visit all of the places in one day. We decided the best way to tour the park is by cycling. Alternatively, you can take the horse-drawn jaunting car.
We cycled to Muckross Abbey, Muckross House and garden and Torc Waterfall. Ensure that u r a good cyclist or else you will be running on the shit left by the horse. It's disgusting . My biggest discovery is horse actually shit while he is on the run..the dropping is fresh, I saw it..yucks!!!