"A Light Irish Rain"

A soft mist in Ireland is called "a light Irish rain." However, when it mists all day long, you can get pretty wet.

That's how our day went today. We checked out of the hotel in Cobh, began our touring, and it misted all day long.

We started off at the Kerry Bog Museum, which gave us a glimpse into bog life. It was a reproduction of a small village along a bog from the 1800s.

Our next stop was the sheep dog demonstration, which I really enjoyed. We learned about the different kinds of sheep in Ireland, and were shown the different ways the dogs respond to commands and herd the sheep. It was a good thing that we could stand under a pavilion, though, because it was pretty wet.

After a quick lunch at the Quarry Restaurant, we began our drive along the Ring of Kerry, a road along the coast of Ireland. There are a lot of picturesque beaches, lakes and mountains, but it's mildly difficult to take photographs in the rain.

Tonight we're having a group dinner in Killarney, with live Irish music. I've really enjoyed the local music that I've heard so far, so I can't wait!