Killarney National Park and Muckross House

You always wonder who these folks were that owned the grand mansions, and what it would be like to live in that age.  In Killarney National Park, there is an estate, that has been given to the people of Ireland for everyone to visit.  The park has many natural wonders, and the windy road through the park, challenging to drive.

We stopped at Torc waterfall before we went to Muckross House, a Victorian estate and farms .

The farms were a glimpse into 1920's rural life.  One interesting tidbit was that your neighbours rated your wealth by how many dishes you had in your "dresser"

There were horses, pigs, chickens, donkeys and ducks.  There was a working blacksmiths shop, which interested Vince, as he has taken blacksmith courses. 

We bought some tweed apparel designed at the house, which we will be showing off when we return.