Monday, August 07, 2006

Finally in Doolin

This is Doolin, I thought this entry had too many phots atthe end, so I moved these up. Then we drove some more. And some more, and yet some more. It wasnt further than before, but the roads were bigger and there was more traffic, plus we were just going straight. It was really boring. To add to this, there was really bad traffic. I love round-abouts. They are brilliant. Everyone can just go and everyone knows how to use them. Well, this part of the country had traffic lights, which no one knew how to use, and who ever programmed them was equally clueless. Very bad situation. So, after fight traffic in Limerick (which is an awful place) we were off again. The rest of the drive was much of the same. As we got nearer to the coast tourists appeared from no where. It turned into a complete tourist trap with all the stores and hotels to go with it. Apparently this is the most touristed site in Ireland . So we passed the Cliffs of Moher, which was so full of people you had to drive like you were on the Plaza in Santa Fe . We finally made it to our B&B. I was so delighted. The proprietor was so nice and friendly, the room was nice, the bed had no plastic and even more it was one solid piece instead of two twins pushed together, the windows opened, it was so nice. The proprietor offered to make us coffee or tea and then gave us lots of advice on places to eat and see the following day. She was very helpful. We talked about going to the Cliffs that night, but we went to the beach instead, and then to a pub for dinner. The beach was really nice. It is made out of sandstone, so there are all of these dug outs in it where the water has eroded it and they are filled with little ponds and life. Devin and I had quite a time poking all of the little critters in the pools and watching the sun set and shine against the Cliffs.These little bumps are actually hundreds of little shells, all stuck to the rocks. I know nothing of marine biology, seeing as I have always lived in a landlocked state, but I thought they were facinating, even if I have no idea what they were. The Cliffs dont look that impressive, but they are 200ft of sheer drop, I assure you, they are plenty scary.

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