Left Killarney, travelled to Galway. Crossed the Shannon estuary by ferry and into County Claire. Walked along the Cliffs of Moher and then travelled north across the Burren. Stopped at Rathbaun Farm for a sheep shearing & sheep dog demonstration. Restaurant had home made scones. Rainy but warm. Arrived at Connemara Coast Hotel in Galway. Spent
Departed the hotel in Killarney and travelled around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry, with a few scenic site stops, a beautiful trip in SW Ireland. Waterville, County Kerry, home of Charlie Chaplin. One Irish town had 4200 habitants, 246 pubs and 1 church. We hiked the Muckross Estate & gardens
Early start, drove south to the Rock of Cashel (had tea & scones, best so far!) and on to Blarney Castle. We climbed the 196 steps to see the Blarney Stone. Shopped in the Blarney Woolen Mills and headed to Killarney. Had Irish Coffee, took a pony and trap ride through Killarney National Park and saw
5 AM departure, caught the 8:30 AM ferry out of Holyhead, Wales for Dublin. After 3 hours in the Irish Sea and a few detours in Dublin we were at The Clyde Court Inn. The tour director took us to St. Patricks Cathedral (1190 AD), then Trinity College to see the 8th century Book of
We spent a relaxing day at Woodgate Cottage, then went to Wilma’s next door neighbor’s (David & Rowen & Beth’s) for a BBQ. Wonderful Food, Great visit. Later in the afternoon we visited Wendy, Bill & Ben. We enjoyed tea, scones & clotted cream. They also have restored Fordson Major and Ben has a restored
Wonderful day in Wales. Met Neil and Sue (Mike’s brother and sister in law) at Elan Valley. Elan Valley is one of the largest reservoir parks in the UK. Toured the 70 square miles of river and reservoir, moorland and woodland. Had a picnic and enjoyed the sunshine. It was a beautiful day. Had English
Wilma and Sharon went shopping in Shrewsbury, had English tea in the afternoon at Church Stretton. In the evening they went to yoga and then picked up Bob and Mike from the pub. Bob and Mike went to Gaydon, Heritage Motor Museum (the history of British motoring). In the evening they went to the Teme
We spent the day at Wilma & Mike’s Woodgate Cottage, a 350 year old home built about 1650. Mike took us into Ludlow and we did some shopping and a tour of the market. Evening’s entertainment was William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” in the park by the river in Ludlow. All the actors were
Wilma took us for a walking tour of Tenbury Wells and then we went to see Burford Church – earlier than 14th century (unable to get in however but very interesting). Cool day – Mike lit a fire when we returned for tea and english cookies. In the afternoon we went to Ludlow – beautiful
After breakfast, we travelled to the airport at Shobdon. Proceeded with a walk around the community of Pembridge, including the Church of St. Mary The Virgin (originally a Norman church – 12th century – present building was built in about 1330) . Had lunch at The Olde Tea Shoppe (wonderful). Also, did a walk around the
