We made it!
Andy and I hit the tarmac of the Shannon Airport at 5:30 AM. A short stop to get our rental car and a few deep breaths by the driver, we set off on the left side of the road. Nerve-wracking for all but soon we were on the slower roads outside of Liscanoor and Doolin and taking a beautiful sunny day. What a gift!
After a lovely Irish Breakfast and Porridge in Doolin we headed back to hike along the Cliffs of Mohr. What a treat to get there early and in the middle of the week. We stopped many times to take in the ocean, the birds and the breeze. After about 4 miles we found a sunny spot on top of some tufts of grass and slept for 20 minutes. Just what we needed to carry on.
On the way back we were astounded by how many people filled the trail and parking lot! Wow. Still, the massiveness of the cliffs and the sound of the ocean dominated.
Back in Doolin, we had our first Guinness on Irish soil at Gus O’Connor’s pub and then checked into our B & B. After some cleaning up and resisting sleep we rallied and ate some wonderful stew and steak at the pub.
Tomorrow we go to the Aran Islands. Right now, I finally get to sleep after 32 hours awake!
The smiles on your faces say it all!!! So happy for both of you.
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