We have seen natural beauty and
historical sites galore. And they offer real history here, with castles and
towers dating back to 1100 AD. Artifacts of western civilization far earlier
than American historical attractions back to our Revolutionary War. Shoot, we
ate in a pub that predated 1776.
The tour has been relentless. Most days
we arise at 6.00am for 7.30am breakfast and an 8.30am departure. Then we endure
hours on the tour bus. We live out of suitcases, a new hotel almost every
night.
Twice we bailed out of the itinerary, the second time for a full
day during a two night stop in Donegal. Needed some down time.
In
Donegal we strolled about the town. Stopped in a pub for a pint (or two) of Guinness. Chatted with the locals about this and that.
We also dropped by
a woolens store for a look around. Jenna bought a nice wool sweater, to replace
her jacket stained on an unmarked painted railing. Bruce picked up a smart
woolen cap. As we paid, the capmaker appeared with a new batch, and he
thanked me for my purchase. Don't expect that at the local Walmart, as Chinese
merchants don't make housecalls.
More ahead.
Bruce
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