West Ireland

August 2018

In Ireland for the first time, trekking on Burren and Moher, Aran Islands and Connemara Read more

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- Aug 16, 2018
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Ireland Munster Co Clare Doolin 53.01833, -9.372153°1’6” N 9°22’20” W
Starting the burren way
August 16, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
That's the real first day of vacation, as yesterday was dedicated to travel from Dublin to Lahinch. Expectations related to the weather were the worst ever. We woke up in a breezy morning and a rainbow welcomed us. After a huuuge breakfast we left the Lehinch lodge and a nice taxi driver drove us to Liscannor were the path begins.
Never saw a weather like this, always changing from sunny to cloudy. Few showers. The strongest wind in our whole lives. An amazing experience. 20 km to Doolin on a wonderful path on the top of Cliffs of Moher. Our eyes were astonished. Crowded with tourists but only around the tourist center of the cliffs. The beginning and the end of the path were barely only for us. These are the days that you're gonna keep in mind forever.
Even with this ankward weather, possibly the most Irish one.Read more
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- Aug 17, 2018
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- Ireland Munster Co Clare Murroogh 53.12959, -9.2778953°7’47” N 9°16’40” W
Second day: caves, wind, souvenirs
August 17, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
So they told me that in Ireland you should expect everything from the weather. That was true. Today is all about strong wind and light but persistent rain. We have a booked boat for inisheer, the smallest amongst the Aran Island, that is canceled. Mary Jo, our amazing host at seascape b&b of Doolin, drives us at the pier where we can see the cliffs of Moher of the day before covered by fog and waves. Then she moves us to the Doolin Cave. We met 2 German guys that were on the same path of ours also the day before in Moher. We discover that they are basically doing our same trip in the same days and hours. We visit with them and other people of our group the Doolin cave, definitely a suggested spot to visit if you are in Doolin. Only one but majestic Stalactite with a very interesting story behind.
In the afternoon we walk back to the beb with a strong wind that faces us. Gifts shops in Doolin are quite disappointing, not the same for pubs. We have some wonderful beers and then a dinner in a cosy bistrot that serves amazing fish.Read more
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