Another spectacular morning. The birds are chirping and the sun is shining. I get up and take a stroll down the lane to view the Cliffs of Moher, our days destination and beyond. They are massive and impressive. Just below us, I hear the Atlantic beating against the shore. I return to the B&B to wake Heather and get the day started. Another great breakfast of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. We take a ride down to where the ferries take passengers to Aran Islands and to the Cliffs of Moher. The water is wild and I wonder just how they navigate all the surf. It is a severe land and the Atlantic is big and foamy and load as it bangs against the rocks.
We head out of Doolin for the coast road along the cliffs to Loop Head. The way is constantly filled with awesome views of the cliffs. The road hugs the coast and drives along the top of the cliffs for many miles at a clip. It is good we are here in off season, otherwise these roads would be very very crowded. We find a spot to pull over and take a walk over a glen and into a filed with sheep and see a special grassy spot jutting out into the Atlantic. When we arrive we are at the base of the Cliffs of Moher and can see the majesty of these cliffs from here, beautifully. It is an awesome site. Heather is very taken with the sheep and the lambs in the field we have strolled through.
We finally arrive in Ennis only to find we have to make our way to Quin. As we cross the N18, the highway we need to use to get to Shannon tomorrow, we follow signs to Quin, that take us deep into County Clare farmland. We are staying at the Ardsollus Farm B&B. When we arrive, we are not disappointed. It is peaceful and beautiful. It is a working farm with sheep, cows, horses, cats, and lots of rooks in the many treetops dotting the land. We spend time outside listening and just taking in the special atmosphere this farm offers its visitors. We rest inside the room with the windows open and find peace.
Eventually we go into Quin to see the Quin Abbey and dine at the Monks Well Inn, a very good and unique pub dining experience. It has been a god trip and we are ready to go home.
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