Farewell to Killarney

We left Killarney and traveled by ferry across the River Shannon and drove along the coast of County Clare to the majestic Cliffs of Moher.  This was our worst weather day and we really didn’t know if we would physically be able to brave the uphill walk to take a look.  The rain was coming down in sheets and the wind was gusting about 60-70 mph!

Everyone ran to the building where there was a video and some exhibits along with a cafe, restrooms, and the ever present gift shop.  We took a photo in front of a backdrop just in case this was as close as we were going to get.  We had a warm drink, took our umbrellas and I donned a poncho and out we went.  Our umbrellas immediately turned inside out and all the spokes were bent but we ventured on.  Here is the one shot we got before hustling back to cover.  A lady in our group was thrown against the bus and banged her head but she was just slightly dazed, no cuts or anything.  She recovered in a bit.

Soon we were on our way to drive through the Burren, the stony place.  It is almost a surreal moonscape of huge limestone crags.

The weather improved and the drags once again gave way to bigs and pastures as we drove into Galway.

Our dinner was included at a local restaurant where I had “hake” a popular fish in Ireland.  The people of Ireland are so friendly and stop you to talk everywhere we go.  We found it charming and loved talking to the locals.