5TH DAY-SOUTH POLE INN

October 2, 2018

After leaving Dingle, we stopped at the South Pole Inn for an Irish Coffee. It was owned by Tom Crean. He was an Antarctic Explorer, having gone there 3 times, 1906, 1910 and 1914. He rescued many people. His ship became icebound and he and some other men, walked 20 miles  in treacherous weather over mountains to reach civilization. They were able to bring help and saved 18 men.  He was from the area, after retirement in 1920, he returned here, married  and opened the pub. He lived til 1966.

Love the sayings, especially the 2nd one

5TH DAY-DINGLE PENNISULA

October 2, 2018

The Dingle Peninsula is said to be the most beautiful area in Ireland.  You can see mountains, the sea and lots of green farmland all at the same time. The town of  Dingle is so picturesque. This was one of  my favorite places in Ireland.

The first thing we did was have a boat trip into the harbor.  In 1983, a dolphin moved into the harbor and never left.  It is getting old, so it doesn't come as often as it used too, but it is still there. We were lucky to see several sightings. His name is Fungie.

Fungie

We saw a couple of local fishermen, they had caught lots of seafood

Dick Mack's Pub. Years ago it was a combo shoe repair and pub. Dick Mack realized he made more money selling drinks, so he closed the shoe repair and just sold drinks. There is  a room in the back that was just for women, so they could drink privately.

He left all the shoes in place

Of all places to see Seattle's Best Coffee! I was surprised

Dingle Town

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