Yes, It’s the Touristy Thing To Do
There is no better way to see and learn about Killarney than from the driver of a jaunting cart. See more handy tips for visiting Killarney.
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Drivers of vehicles of all sorts seem to be rich sources of information, don’t they? What a fun way to travel!
That looks like so much fun! It’s been years since I’ve been to Killarney and I would so love to take my kids to Ireland.
We rode in a carriage several times while in Dublin – loved it!
~Becca
Touristy? Maybe. But still a delight, I’m sure.
I agree, carriages are touristy, but I love them too. The kids love it, it’s fun, and makes sightseeing easy.
I knew immediately when I read this that I had heard the term jaunting cart before. It’s in a song from the old Disney movie the Gnomemobile. The proper Irish gnomes sing about riding along in a jaunting cart. And now I know what one looks like! Thanks for sharing.
I may be touristy, but it sure looks like fun!
Love the term “jaunting cart” 🙂
What fun! Sometimes people get so worked up about not doing the “touristy” thing that they forget they’re usually fun (otherwise why would tourists do them??)