Sunday, May 13, 2012

Day nine of our tour of Ireland

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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