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has an orange tint, which turns a pleas-
ant creamy rust color when milk is add-
ed.
The allure of doing as the Irish do, and
sipping hot tea on a cold day is one of
the simple pleasures to be had on a vis-
it to Ireland. In Ballyseede Castle near
the town of Tralee, a pot of tea brews all
afternoon near the fireplace in the Vic-
torian room for castle guests to enjoy as
they wish. Relaxing inside by the fire,
my daughters and I drank 4 cups of tea
each – just two shy of the daily average
in one sitting!! Now that’s a real Irish
afternoon.
Ring of Skellig
The Ring of Skellig is a 60 kilometer mo-
tor loop that detours from the world
famous Ring of Kerry, which is a bigger
loop of three times that length that cir-
cles around the entire county of Kerry.
Skellig ring is more secluded and rugged
with some of the narrowest, windiest
roads in the country. This is good be-
cause it makes for a more secluded and
off the beaten path adventure.
Much of the Skellig ring road traverses
coastal mountains whose green slopes
sweep gradually downward to the sea.
The road is sometimes high on the hill
and sometimes dips right down to the
water’s edge. In between panoramic
views of the Atlantic coast, you can stop
in at quaint villages like Port Magee, for,
(yes another) pint of Guinness or hot
whiskey and chat with the local towns-
people who always are glad to make your
acquaintance.
The Burren
If Ireland is the Emerald Isle, then
The Burren is her birthmark. For 250
square kilometers the landscape turns
limestone grey and barren. Trees are
suddenly non-existent and all the green
shades of the Irish spring can only be
seen in your rear view memory. The vast
naked land is composed of large silvery
grey and off-white limestone rocks sit-
uated like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that
are laid out and ready to be snapped in
place.
Tranquility on the grounds of Muckross Castle near
Killarney. Opposite top: “Galway Girls” shopping in
the Latin Quarter. Opposite center: Root veggies in
Galway’s Farmer’s Market.
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Photos courtesy of T he I nn a t R anchos S an ta F e

