Lawrence Cove to Dingle 27 May 2023

 

Lawrence Cove early this morning 

Flat calm all night, and after a 09.00 start we are now at coffee time and it’s still flat calm.  Warm as well.  Happy days.

We’ve been visited, albeit briefly, by Common Dolphins on a number of times, and we’ve seen several Harbour Porpoises.

Common Dolphins riding our bow wave.

The Cow (left) and The Bull (right) are at the end of the Beara peninsula, just beyond Dursey Island - the only Irish island connected to the mainland by cable car ( though not just at the moment because it’s broken).  The Bull has a substantial lighthouse on it, and the waters are full of Puffins and a big Atlantic swell.

Next north were the Skelligs. 
Skellig Michael on the left, where some of Star Wars was filmed, and
Little Skellig on the right where Gannets have painted it white.
There are lots of tourist boats coming and going from somewhere up
Portmagee Channel which separates Valentia Island from the mainland.

Our trip was 6.75 hours in total with the wind picking up significantly in the last couple of hours.  It didn’t become rough and it was on our front port quarter, so it wasn’t uncomfortable. There was no excitement or drama, so all good.

At 15.45 arrived at Dingle - passing a small very posh cruise ship at the entrance to the bay - and into an excellent berth.  The sun is shining, it’s warm, and the town is buzzing with foodie and drinkie activity.  Brilliant. 


Mary had to find Dick Mack’s, though it was a bit early to sample its wares - maybe tomorrow.


A major food shop was required - there is a huge and excellent SuperValu, with some stuff we haven’t seen since Brexit.  We were like donkeys carrying all the shopping back to the boat, but that’s us sorted for a few days. 

We’ve booked into an up market restaurant this evening - Solas Tapas and Wine Bar.  Here’s hoping it’s good 🤞. (It was brilliant!)


Today’s boat bird list has 31 species.

Our route: 































































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