For the last day in Killarney I had just one item left on my bucket list: the Gap of Dunloe. It is very popular with individual tourists and tour busses alike, so I used my secret weapon: a family that is 70% German. And thus has no issues getting up at 7.00h in the morning during holidays. Little ones German heritage wins over his Catalan genes when it comes to bed times, so I used him strategically to get my wife out of bed.
We arrived at the Gap at 9.00h, well before any larger crowds. My mom really wanted to do the Gap by horse cart, so I went off to discuss a tour with the only cart owner there at 9.00h.
His horse Dolly enjoyed running, especially as it was a coldish and damp morning, and Patrick - the cart owner - ran next to the horse while it was pulling us the little slopes up into the Gap. He was a great narrator and we enjoyed his company and storytelling …
Afterwards, we spend some shopping time (plus coffee) in Killarney and drove back via a popular sightseeing spot to enjoy the view on the lakes for the last time …
Back at home, little one sorted his souvenirs while my wife started her holiday book (that she likes to purchase with a local theme and usually finishes before the holiday ends) …
The others made a round for a comparative study of the neighboring cottages, while I „prepared dinner“ (and had a Guinness) …
We had leftovers to clean out the fridge - luckily very tasty leftovers 😉
As I said I borrowed the idea of a puff pastry lid for my Guinness & beef stew - as very every stew it improved in the fridge …
I alway try to encourage little one to become a home cook, but at this point he might take a turn and become a food blogger …
Everyone enjoyed - especially my father 🤗
Happy days !
