August 06, 2006

Highs & Lows: Days 3-6

The trip has gone very well until now, in spite of the weather which hasn't been very kind. Highlights until now include..

- The picture-perfect village of Doolin on the Atlantic coast, population 200.

- The rocky shore outside Doolin.

- People! The friendliest bus driver in the world on bus from Limerick to Doolin and the friendliest boat captain who gave us a lift after we walked ages in the fog (see lowlights)

- Atmospheric Inisheer island, the smallest of the Aran islands. You'd think it's one of the sleepiest places in the world until the pub fills up!

- One of the most powerful voices I have ever heard: A local woman singing folk songs in Inisheer through the night.

- The five-minute flight on the smallest airplane ever from Inisheer back to the mainland. We were actually seated according to our weight and had a chat with the captain after touchdown.

And many more to follow!

Lowlights
Note! Lowlights are always an essential ingredient in any trip. It's fun to laugh at them afterwards, so here they are:

- Horrible fish and chips and "chicken salad" (two black pieces of chicken wings) in Limerick. Hold on to your stomachs!

- The crazy cost of food (not to mention drinks).

- Walking 7 kilometres in thick fog from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher. It's one of the most breathtaking sights in Ireland - but we didn't see anything. However, this eventually turned into a highlight! (see above)

- Getting lost in the treacherous Burren area, getting torn by the thorns and having to jump over a fence to a local farm to find our way back before reading signs that said "Beware of the Bull".*

- Looking for an internet cafe in rainy Galway, where we are now. Our bus further north leaves in an hour, so bye everybody!

Love to everyone back home! :)

Dani & Mikko

*Okay, I spiced this one up a bit :) But there WAS a sign!

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