Lunch Time!

Errands completed, it was time for lunch before we resumed our sightseeing. Hah! Easier said than done. Killarney was hopping on this Sunday afternoon. Even the eateries on back streets had long queues waiting to be seated. And parking was impossible to find.

With the rain continuing, an al fresco picnic was out of the question. So, we went with Plan C. Heading to our next sightseeing stop — Muckross House — we grabbed a bite to eat at the Garden Restaurant. We prefer not to eat at such places, but beggars can’t be choosers. Turns out this one was better than the average eateries one finds at most attractions.

Snagging a table in the conservatory, Mui had a salad made with crisp greens and veggies. I thoroughly enjoyed the scone I got ... which came with a small salad. A pot of tea was the perfect accompaniment on this cold afternoon.Read more