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BEST DAY OF WHOLE TRIP!
... suggestion) and 3 hours later headed up to bed. He is a psychiatrist, Phil used to be a nurse but basically still cares for their 4 children as well as elderly parents. We had much to share and talk about. Anthony loved teasing Rich about having life so hard - yeh right!! As we have yet to have rain, totally unheard of course, they just wanted to follow us wherever we go. We exchanged contact info and I really hope we can show them Canada one day.
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The Irish are NUTS!!
... by Mark Foyle. His grandma saw the potential of the place (a former 6 bedroom home now 20) and all the lovely land around and purchased it in 1968. Of 3 grandson's he has this one while his 2 brothers manage the Foyle hotel in Clifdon. Great fun to learn all these things about interesting people.
To begin the day though, breakfast at Ardara with Paul - what the heck?? we've had ...
Day 11 - Omagh to Connemara
... picturesque! We loved it!
We stayed at a B&B here also called Buttermilk Lodge in Clifden.
The day we arrived, the arts festival was starting and so they had a lot of activities happening including live music playing at pubs all around. Upon hearing this were delighted as we'd decided to try and find an Irish pub with some traditional Irish Music! There were a lot to chose from within a block. We had meal at one of the pubs and listened to two guys playing on ...
Wild, Wild West - MAYO
... advised us options for restaurants in the area and in the end we made a brilliant decision to try the Market Kitchen. After a beautiful meal of locally sourced meats, including hill lamb for which Mayo is famed, and perfectly prepared root vegetables, starters and desserts, I was not surprised to learn this restaurant was awarded 'Best Restaurant in Mayo' for 2011 (it gets my vote for 2012 as well)! The town was very much alive as the Ireland football match was on and there ...
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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