But there was more.............

Driving north out of Kerry Co and into the County of Clare today we caught the car ferry across the Shannon River - saved us many miles and time. Headed due west to Loop Head - an hour to go there and back but it was time well spent - more stunning scenery - sheer cliff faces. This must be a well kept secret as there were only 7 of us there - unlike yesterday and the crowds at Dingle. Travelled up to the Cliffs of Moher but alas our run of perfect weather came to an abrupt end - it was very overcast and foggy. Whereas you just drive round the Dingle Peninsula, to see the Cliffs of Moher you park, pay an entrance fee and go on a bit of a hike to see the cliffs. As the weather had closed in, visibility would have been limited so we kept on driving - oh, well you can't see everything. We then drove onward and upward through the vast rocky landscape that is The Burren - unlike anything we have seen in Ireland - or indeed anywhere.  The traffic in Galway at 4pm was simply horrendous so we shant be returning - it just looked like another big city after all. We spent the night in a little seaside village just outside of Galway and as usual had an exceptional meal at the local pub.

We were first in line for the ferry

More cows along the Shannon River

Couldn't take a guess at the number of tractors we have passed

More cliffs at Loop Head

My legs turned to jelly looking over the edge

                                                    Strange rock formations in The Burren

Continuing north tomorrow to yet another beautiful district of Ireland - Connemara. We are seeing very little of the cities - we are enthralled by the beauty of the countryside, especially the coastline.

Ann