Chauffeurdrive holiday in Ireland

Today may have been cold but the sun shone as we made our way into the Gap of Dunloe. Our journey took us all the way through the Black Valley and up to Mol's Gap at the top of the mountain pass. Then we made our way back down on the Ring of Kerry into the Killarney National Forest Park. The above photo of Mary and Matthew was taken at Ladies View.

The mountain top was not high enough for Matthew as he found this rock to climb to improve his view.

These huge boulders are just a few of the thousands of loose rocks that have sat here since the glacier, which carved this mountain gorge through this mountain side, finally melted. The best way to enjoy this journey is to travel with the horse drawn buggies which travel through here daily. It is not advisable to drive through as the roads are narrow and very dangerous.

Looking back down the road and enjoying the magnificent views of one of the many lakes in the gorge.

Matthew and Mary obviously enjoying this special place as we near the top of the pass.

This photo was taken at Mol's Gap. In the background you can see the Gap of Dunloe between the mountains with a Rainbow magically appearing to add the icing to our fantastic journey.

Who said that we there are no leprechauns in Ireland? Mary is now a staunch believer.

Torc waterfall is always a special treat when you visit the Killarney National Forest Park. Just ask Mary and Matthew.

Our weather this week has taken a downward turn and we are experiencing much colder temperatures than you would normally expect at this time of the year. It has also been showery but we have been properly equipped and it has not spoiled our tour in any way. It has been nice for me to see Mary and Matthew really enthusiastic about their holiday and they have been great company. Today they also visited Muckross House where Queen Victoria stayed during her visit to Killarney. After her visit Mary told me that she going to buy Muckross House so i think she must have been impressed.