I found this monument across the street from the Cathedral in Killarney to commemorate the World Ploughing Championship that was held in Killarney in 1954. Can you imagine all the rough hewn farmers and their Clydesdales and Percherons descending on Killarney to plough all day and drink Guinness all night. That must have been quite a sight.
We woke up this morning, grabbed a cup of coffee and a fresh baked croissant 🥐 before we started the long hike to the train station.
We got to the train station and the ticket agent said that the 9:35 AM train to Dublin was full. Last Tuesday we purchased an open ticket to return today but we had to put in a specific return train and we listed the 1:40 PM train. The ticket agent said that all the trains were full to Dublin because there is a music festival there over the weekend. Another travel challenge.
We spent the morning walking around a beautiful park and then had a nice leisurely lunch. After lunch while we were walking to the train station I walked by this sign.
And you thought I was kidding about Dublin and Springfield being sister cities. I assume Mayor Davlin was responsible for this.
We made it to Dublin just in time to make our reservation at a great tasting menu restaurant. First course – tempura turbot with curry mayo.
Crudo – Some sort of raw fish soup.
Potato cube topped with a chicken skin.
Potato and leek soup. It is a lot of potatoes 🥔 but this is Ireland.
The best sourdough bread I have ever tasted.
Salad of peach, fennel, artichoke hearts, green olives and goat cheese.
Confit of hake with crab veloute and spring greens.
Agnolotti in Parmesan with fermented mushrooms and broad beans.
Ring of Kerry Lamb with baby leeks and turnip tops. Very tasty!
Bread and butter pudding.
Sara and Dana and I spent three hours over this meal. What an amazing experience.
I hope everyone had a great Friday.
Good night from Dublin.
AbeAndMarkontheCamino 