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BEST DAY OF WHOLE TRIP!
... and gradually getting steeper. Well, the pictures will tell the story!!
Up and up and up – the scenery becoming even more amazing as we headed onwards and each step, once out of the bogs was onto a placed piece of slate (of course Rich gave me my geology lesson - it's called to a schist, which is metamorphosed rock). An Irish chap we met on the way up said it was an 8 million Euro project and all the rock was dropped by helicopter. What ...
The Irish are NUTS!!
... of a walkabout) - we are so lucky with our spots for eating - great open face sandwich for R and tomato basil soup for me...we may survive this country!! Oh and then Connemara - Rounded mountains is what I call them here - so smooth and colours - just so beautiful.
Checked in at Rosleague Manor Hotel, pre-dinner drink and off to Clifden - Rich only hit side of the road once :) ...
Day 11 - Omagh to Connemara
... hills of Connemara". As if the boys weren’t talented enough, they also danced!! The Violinist put on his shoes and did a step dance! After a long day we were tired and so we decided to head back to our accommodation. On our way back to the car we overheard some Americans saying they wished they could find a place with a more traditional Irish sound and so we pointed them in the direction of Griffiths Bar. Apparently it got even better after we left! DOH! We still had a fantastic ...
Wild, Wild West - MAYO
... to Westport in time for another fantastic meal at Sage, recipient of the Bridgestone Best in Ireland Award for 2012 where we delighted in handmade pastas and locally caught seafood. The atmosphere was wonderful and the service was incredible. On our way out our waitress made recommendations for great pubs to check out in town for that evening. We walked around the streets with numerous options for great live music and a nice atmosphere. We decided on the Clock Tavern to ...
Connemara from a Tour Bus
... bus driver stopped and let us all fed apples to one of the these Ponies. The Connemara Pony is know to be hardy and strong from living in the rugged conditions of Connemara.
Overall, the bus tour was a lot of fun. This was partly due to the beautiful weather and the people I was with. Through the university, we got a deal with a local tour bus company and now we can go on other bus tours for free! This weekend we plan to take the Cliffs of Mohr bus tour.
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