Phase 4 of my Ireland adventure blew in with named storm Kathleen. Rain and lots of gusty winds solidified my resolve for today to be a “zero day” – a day of rest and relaxation.
After a wonderful breakfast at my inn in Corofin, the proprietor dropped me off in the village to catch my bus to Ennis. Soon, my bus to Galway arrived. In Galway, I figured out how to get a physical bus pass and which bus line to take from Galway to Salthill, the outlying beach community where I’m staying.
The Nest Boutique Hostel, my home for Phase 4, includes a friendly atmosphere, warm common area (where I’m sitting as I type this), a cafe, a kitchen, and my single en-suite bedroom. Perfect!
Sipping tea in the hostel’s cafe while firming my plans for this phase
I ventured out in the wind, thinking I might walk the promenade
This little woman’s family helped her to their car so she wouldn’t blow away
Deciding the wind was too strong, I popped into another cafe for more tea and a cookie…then returned to my hostel for a nap. Following my nap and a pint and chowder at a pub, I walked down to the promenade at sunset to be greeted by a rainbow.
Salthill is renowned for its captivating promenade and numerous sandy beaches, creating a fun environment – when it’s not stormy
Sunset from Salthill promenade 🙂
