NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 11

NOT THE LONG WAY UP DAY 11

Well that was a rude awakening from our alternative dimension where Ireland has sun everyday… showers was the forecast … more on that later. A good night in the Tower bar and restaurant with M and J last night. We were quite restrained on the vino as we knew we had to...
NOT THE LONG WAY UP. REST DAY

NOT THE LONG WAY UP. REST DAY

Westport. Long lie in followed by nice coffee. Frank ( see day 2) would have had a catnaption at the menu Franks nightmare The reek was looking well but we were not tempted Walked into town to get a few bits , home on hired e-bikes. Hilarious, might hold onto it ! Lay...
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...