Dublin 2 Dingle

Eileen, the proprietor of the South Pole Inn in Annascaul

Front Wheels in Dingle Bay

And Thank you for watching!!

Today was the last cycling day and in keeping with the rest of the week it started off wet. Jonty, the bollix (sic) faffed around for so long that he managed to get himself lost before we left Killarney. Consequently Big Al was less than impressed since we had to wait in Milltown for the rambling man. Adrian thought that Jonty had caught up when a hearse went slowly by but no such luck. He eventually put in an appearance before we sauntered on down to Castlemaine.

About 20 miles later we got to Annascaul where the South Pole Inn, famously owned by the legend that was Tom Crean, provided us with lunch. This is one place that has been on my bucket list for a year or two and I suggest that you visit too. Eileen the owner was most hospitable and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Tom Crean. A very pleasant stop. Thank you Eileen, I will be back.

Back on the bikes for the last stretch into Dingle and one more hill. Team leader for the last section, Jimi, mowed down two dogs and one hedgehog to add to the road kill which was ubiquitous. Arriving in town to the strains of Into the Valley by the Skids prompted Jonty to decorate his new cycling shorts with his own personal version. There is a video of this that I promise to share next week when I will post a tour diary.

Thank you for keeping a watchful eye on our progress. It is true that the cycling is complete but there will be more to report tomorrow when we tackle Carrauntoohil. I should also mention the fundraising total which is at £3276. Outstanding!!

I am typing this up from the kitchen of the Rainbow Hostel in Dingle whe we are camping tonight, surrounded by young Europeans. We are thinking of broadening our horizons next year with a wee European venture. It's a teenage dream!

So hard to beat!

LLL