Friday, August 19, 2005
Day 85: Killarney to Galway
August 19: My tour of Ireland is almost over, but having lots of fun.
Heading this morning for a coastal drive, over the Shannon River (salmon in there are meant to be the 'fountain of knowledge') via car ferry, before stopping at Lihunch Beach for lunch.
Walked around the Cliffs of Moher lookout points, including climbing O'Briens Tower. The cliffs are up to 600 feet tall - reminds me of the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Australia.
Then drove through the Burren region which looks like small moon craters - rocks everywhere. It's fairy region too... so we put stones on the triangular pyramids of rocks, and said 'Slancher' for good luck.
More driving until we reached Galway. Our tour group is split up across 10 Bed & Breakfasts outside town for the next two nights. Nothing wonderful, but ce la vie!
Headed into town in the early evening. Had a brief look at the Docks, Eyre Square, St Nicholas Church, Corrib River and Spanish Arch, main streets (William, Shop and Quay Streets) adn then had a quick bite to eat before meeting everyone at the King´s Head pub for a drink. Great band played later in the night, playing local music and covers... lots of fun.
Heading this morning for a coastal drive, over the Shannon River (salmon in there are meant to be the 'fountain of knowledge') via car ferry, before stopping at Lihunch Beach for lunch.
Walked around the Cliffs of Moher lookout points, including climbing O'Briens Tower. The cliffs are up to 600 feet tall - reminds me of the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Australia.
Then drove through the Burren region which looks like small moon craters - rocks everywhere. It's fairy region too... so we put stones on the triangular pyramids of rocks, and said 'Slancher' for good luck.
More driving until we reached Galway. Our tour group is split up across 10 Bed & Breakfasts outside town for the next two nights. Nothing wonderful, but ce la vie!
Headed into town in the early evening. Had a brief look at the Docks, Eyre Square, St Nicholas Church, Corrib River and Spanish Arch, main streets (William, Shop and Quay Streets) adn then had a quick bite to eat before meeting everyone at the King´s Head pub for a drink. Great band played later in the night, playing local music and covers... lots of fun.
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