Saturday, May 25th
As we awoke to rain in Westport we made the decision to not rent e-bikes. We contacted Lee to let him know and then proceeded with alternate plans. Carrie joined us for our day of exploring. First stop was a pharmacy where I could get some decongestant that was compatible with HBP…success. After getting set up with a proper med, we went in search of Paddington and his bench. We found it, but not without a bit of a challenge…thanks to Carrie we found the bench high above us and took our tourist pics:)
We strolled along the canal, headed up James street toward the clock tower, and made a stop at the Lawton Gallery where I purchased an unframed painting -“Fly Me to the Moon” which is being shipped home. We continued our walk toward the Westport House. Along the way we met an Irish man with a small dog and a very angry American partner from MI. We managed, with some difficulty, to extricate ourselves and continue to the Westport House. Once at the house, we completed a self-guided tour. Connie decided to stay for the guided tour which was to begin in about 20 minutes. Carrie and I took a walk toward the quay and stopped for some coffee when the rain picked up. After enjoying a cuppa, we headed back to the Westport House and on to the Towne centre.
Once at the Towne centre , I was in search of a thank you card for Lee, our tour guide. Success!!! Found some good cards from which to choose. we prepared the card to give to Lee on our departure.
Time for an early dinner at a small Thai restaurant on Bridge Street. Had a fantastic Thai Iced Tea to go with my Pad Thai and Connie ordered spicy Drunken Noodles that paired well with the Pad Thai.
Time for a return to our accommodation – The Mariner.
Sunday, May 25th
Packing up and leaving the lovely town of Westport. Hard to believe we are nearing the end of our 13 Day Irish Experience Tour…only 2 more overnights.
Today we travel to Donegal through the county Sligo via the Glengesh Pass to the Slieve League Cliffs (2000 ft. Cliffs). It was very, very windy at the cliffs! Lee had to assist Carrie up the rocks to the top.
After a visit to the cliffs it was on to Donegal and a visit to Donegal Castle, where they have done some extensive renovations which include replacing the Donegal Oak roof of the tower.
Time to check in to our accommodations. We wandered a bit and found an Aldi’s. And we made a decision about dinner – The Olde Castle Bar. We had a lovely dinner and watched the DI Women’s NCAA Lacrosse Championship on my iPhone.
The end of another wonderful day on our Irish Experience Tour.
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