NOT THE LONG WAY  UP DAY 10

NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 10

The weather turned today and we had a little rain on leaving the lovely Leenane Hotel , great meal last night including some very fine Killary Harbour mussels . Great breakfast also , steered clear of the fry. Headed round the harbour and up towards Doolough valley ,...
NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 9

NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 9

I’m starting to worry about Joseph now …. Another fantastic day and less wind . Can’t believe it. Great night last night in the Roundstone Hotel. Diarmaid and family were stars 🌟, restaurant was superb , fish a speciality. Breakfast this am was the best ever without...

NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 8

Salthill to Roundstone Stayed at the Galway bay hotel in Salthill last night. Not bad but the restaurant won’t be getting a Michelin 🌟 anytime soon. Saved only by a reasonable Malbec . Amused staff and public alike by crossing the road to the sea for a swim in our...
NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 7

NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 7

700 km /8000m complete. Still not half way. The BandB in Lahinch came highly recommended, hosts Maura and Ronnie very pleasant and helpful, did a wash for us . The room was ok bar a shower which must have been the same age as me and had similar flow issues , initial...
NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 6 ….or

NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 6 ….or

ei pitkä matka, päivä 5 Tralee last night in the Ashe Hotel not bad and buffet breakfast left room for making sandwiches for lunch 🤫 Met some nice Americans from New York State , the place is chock full of yanks. The day did not start well as after a brief sojourn in...