Longford Arms Hotel
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Day 31
... too thick. Moicahel is in fine form rattling off stories one after another, most of the bus however were fast asleep after last nights excesses. We stopped just outside Galway at a marble factory, not those little round balls, no the other kind. Galway is famous for it's different coloured marble. Got a quick run down from the owner of the wokshop and then a wee walk thru the shop and over the road for coffee and scones. Some of the Marble is amazing . ...
Day 30
... dragged out to sing for his life before the Earl of the castle. He did fine as he had time to get a bit of Dutch courage on board. They ended the night with several songs from the cast. One of the girls had a stunning voice and stole the show. Another great nights entertainment. The castle was only 150m from the hotel but it was pouring down, forunately Moichael was there to pick us up in the bus. However between the castle and the hotel ws a pub called Dirty Nellys, so we all piled ...
Day Four – Castles and Tombs
... into the long hallway to get to the chamber at the back. The tour guide explained how the sun would shine into the chamber for a few days around the shortest day of the year. There is a lottery to get tickets to be in there during the sun rise. However, you are not guaranteed that the weather would cooperate. Since we were not going to get that chance, it was simulated with a 100 watt light bulb. I was scared that ...
Capetonian...Tarmonbarry to Leitrim.
... be finished the trip and to arrive safely with a long keeled boat.
Very few people would attempt to bring such a boat that far north on the waterways.
Conclusions.
- Capetonian is a strong sturdy long keeled boat.
- It was an Epic Trip,well overdue on my part.
- Good company
- Enjoyed the jolly.
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Culloden battlefield
... that it seems everyone (hotels and homes) have lots of animals in their yards - either goats, sheep, cows or horses. Many even had cute little miniature horses! Earlier in the day while traveling to Edinburgh, we stopped at the Green Wellie Shop in Tyndrum where they sold wellies in a variety of colors and styles. Wellies, in case you aren't up in your scottish vernacular, are rain boots. But they were so cute! If we had had wet weather I would have bought a pair. More ...
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