We never got to Dingle. It was nearly at the end of the peninsula; that would be another 15 miles or so, and Bob had traveled far enough for his first week of work that year. He wasn’t the dumbest horse in Ireland. Maybe not even the laziest: we noticed his pace picked up as he neared the caravan centre. Becky wept when she said good-bye to Bob. Six years later, we see a brown and white horse and say, "I wonder how old Bob is doing?"
Travel by Caravan
What to take: Just bring your clothing, camera, a book for the quiet times. The caravans are equipped with blankets, bed linen, gas stove and lights, cooking utensils, dishes and cutlery.
When to go: Mid-May through September. Spring and autumn can be cool and blustery.
What you’ll see: Villages, farms, beaches.
Horse care: You don’t need to know much about horses to drive a caravan. The horses know the way and the places you stay will help you if you can’t figure out how to put on a harness.
