Cliffs of Moher - August 18

We started our Kenmare morning as we had the previous two......with a fantastic breakfast...including two new entries (banana pancakes....actually it was a crepe with warm bananas slices folded inside) (porridge with whiskey cream.....paddy irish whisky with a splash of cream....great way to start the day!)



The front of the car headed out R569 and then a left on N22 toward Killarney.....up the N22 and N21 through Tralee and then on the R69 to Tarbert. Our plan was to catch the 11 am River Shannon ferry. We were the fifth from the last car on board and went topside to watch the 20 minute crossing. Once the ferry landed in Killmer, we headed out the N67 toward Kikee, then north on the N67 through Doonbeg, Quilty, Spanish Point, Lahinch (a huge surfing community with surf shops and surfing camps all over the place. The water was filled with surfers........like a hugh school of dolphins had invaded the bay.


Six kilometers more and we were at our destination, Liscannor. We unloaded the car and checked into our room..........then headed 5 kilometers north to the Cliffs of Moher. The sky was overcast and by the time we walked from the car park to the entrance it had begun to mist. The fog rolled in just as we started taking our pictures.......not a good sign..........so we headed into the visitor's center to see if the weather would change. Regardless of where you live, you always use the phrase "give it a few minutes and the weather will change".....well it also applies here........about 30 minutes later the skies cleared and the pictures and views improved. We climbed both sides of the observation area and understand why people talk about the majesty of the cliffs. Amazing and powerful.


Next stop, Doolin, 5 klicks up the road. A brief ride around this "holiday" community and then to McGann's Pub. If you remember, one of our first meals was Irish stew...........well, we figured what better way to end this wonderful adventure than with a large bowl of Irish stew and vegetables and a pint of Guinness. Excellent and a great way to remember these past days.


We will write a post script when we arrive home tomorrow afternoon.....it's nice to leave one place at 11:30 am and arrive in another at 1:50 pm - and have crossed the Atlantic Ocean.......great form of transportation.


Until then - love to all.