Ireland, Sep. 30

Galway (Connemara, Kylemore Abbey) Breakfast at the Victoria was OK, a full Irish but one could pick and choose what one wanted. Like the hotel itself, not luxurious but functional. We met Michael for an early 8:30am start on a much calmer day. This was our last day with Michael which automatically made things a …

Ireland, Sep. 29

To Galway (Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren) We checked out of the Ross and met Michael on this rainy and windy Sunday morning. With the weather poor and the forecast uncertain, Michael aborted the ferry across the River Shannon that we were due to take, so we drove highways toward Limerick. Along the …