Thursday
25th August 2016
I
have decided to skip (in the meantime) the days I have missed and try to load
daily from here on in. If I have the
time (unlikely) I may upload some of the missing days.
We
left Lisdoonarva this morning – the lads
were busy putting up the buntings in readiness for the International Match Making festival which this town is
renowned for. Gracious, we just got out
in time!!! Take note of the NZ flag!!
We
headed for a nearby village & the Information Centre which we were keen to
find out about The Burren – an area that we were to travel on. We watched a video then walked through a
display. We visited a local church and graveyard which was really interesting before hitting the Burren.
From
small fields surrounded by stone fences to vast expanses of rocky landscapes with
the odd rock fences. Lots of lovely wild
flowers to be seen. Beautiful place.
Continuing
on towards Galway, we came across the lovely castle so made a stop, paid our
Euro and went for a walk up the 77 steps to the top. Magical 360 view to be seen.
The
weather was becoming cloudier; rain was forecast but didn’t really come too
much. Just a little shower as we left
Galway. We loved Galway, the pebbled
pedestrian streets were seething with people, bars, cafes filled with folk…..finally
we found a nice wee spot outside for a simple lunch. Met a lovely Irish couple and had a good
chat.
Getting
out of Galway proved difficult – We called on Dora, who wasn’t helpful at
all. I think she may be “blonde”!! She has a way of taking us what she thinks is
the quickest way – we went rural big time, down the tiniest winding roads until
we finally came to a road with a white line – bonus.
The
landscape from there on was beautiful in a NZ kind of way – a national park
which revealed the Kylemore Abbey (my last picture) – jaw dropping beautiful.
Finally
arrived at Clifden rather late, another pretty village. We are in a hilarious B & B, upstairs,
very colourful room. Bright yellow walls,
sheets are yellow with a shocking pink bottom sheet, towels bright aqua, plugs
for cup of tea in a drawer, cords all over the place. Toilet/shower can’t swing
a cat, bonus there is a tiny couch that I can sit on and do my blog.
We
went up the street for dinner, great wee pub, very popular with live music. Staff so friendly, I enjoyed a local brew,
Doug enjoyed a alcohol free beer.
A
big day, a great day.
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