Ireland looking spectacularly beautiful

Said it before on this blog, Ireland is spectacularly beautiful and even more so from the window of a high speed train.

The 17.00 train from Dublin Heuston to Cork has just two stops, Limerick Junction and Mallow. Connection for the Kerry road at Mallow.

We have just left Killarney and the sun is shining down on Carrantouhill. And then the luxury of having an entire coach to oneself. It really is magical.

In Killarney a young blind woman detrained, unusually she had an alsation as a guide and not a labrador.

Such an encounter stops one in their step. Earlier today I cycled from Dublin's southside to Heuston Station and like a child was proud that I did it in 19 minutes - and not going anyway fast.

All the things we take for granted. The young blind woman cannot see the evening sun shine on Kerry.

It is always impressive to see how helpful and kind Irish Rail staff are to people who need assistance.

No doubt that young woman because of her disability can travel free on the State rail company and also bring her guide dog for free. Think of all the airlines which would charge for wheel chairs - they might even charge for the blind stick!

Getting close to Farranfore, the mountains moving back - now an overall view of them. But shortly Brandon will be in view.

And then the Atlantic