Wednesday, May 27: Killarney to Galway

After breakfast we took the Shannon car ferry across the Shannon Estuary. We explored the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. BUT it rained so hard we couldn’t see it.  So we went for a seafood lunch.  Standing 230 metres above the ground at their highest point and 8km long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland. Our scenic route continues on through the Burren Region, a truly unique geological phenomenon. It is composed of limestone pavements, which have been eroded to a distinctive pattern. This pavement is criss-crossed by cracks known as grykes in which grow a myriad of wild flora and under which are huge caves and river which suddenly flood when it rains.. The Burren contains dozens of megalithic tombs and Celtic cresses as well as a ruined Cistercian Abbey dating back to the 13th century.  We have now arrived in Galway.

Walked to dinner and had a night cap.