Today’s hike, slightly shorter than yesterday’s at “only” 12 miles, took me first to Doolin Cave and then through farmland to the village of Fanore. Happily, although the sky looked threatening, no rain today.
Addendum: Although there was a light drizzle, I headed to O’Connors pub at about 6:30 for a pint and a bowl of chowder. Thinking I’d be too tired to stay up past 9pm to listen to music, I was surprised when my bartender said the music started at 8pm. Enjoying my Murphy’s stout and reading my book, I noticed the table next to me receiving a “reserved” sign…and a few minutes later, the band showed up. What a treat to listen to and chat with the band, who played only a few feet from me. I mentioned that I sang The Wheels on the Bus, Emmett’s current fave, while hiking today – and they, of course, had to play it! Later, these two high school students asked if they could join in for a true O’Connors session. Another fun Irish evening!
View of Cliffs of Moher just outside my BnB
Throughout my trek, there are many ruins mixed in with newer buildings
A short detour took me to Doolin Cave which boasts the largest stalactite in the world at over seven meters long
Stalactite soda straws
Heather, found all along the trail
Farmhouse
Atlantic Ocean with a tower in the distance
A waymarker for the Burren Way
As the trail meandered and with no one around me, I sang at full volume!
The village of Fanore
Trad music in O’Connors Pub
