February 9, 10
Between Dingle and Galway we wanted to find a two night spot that had a pool for lap swimming and something to offer us as far as enrichment….Bunratty it was.
This town (a couple hotels, 3 restaurants and a couple pubs) is near Shannon Airport. For this reason many people flying in and out of Shannon often make this either their first night or their last because of the draw of Bunratty Castle.
This castle is touted as one of the “best kept” castles in Ireland. Adjoining the castle is an
Irish town, reenacted. The outcome of this effort is charming. It was indeed an actual estate, complete with extensive gardens, walled vegetable gardens, its own church and relocated authentic village huts, from the blacksmith to the printer.
As we toured the village homes we realized how difficult it would be for an asthmatic to live in this era…peat, without the modern flue, leaves a heavy cloud. Gerard was even having problems. At the end of the village was the inviting bakery and pub and you could just imagine people coming together there and stopping in for tea for two.
The black sheep.....
Note the size of the turtle shells...lots of oysters, clams and scallops too
Composting grinder.
Back at the hotel things were a little easier. The pool was 20 meters long and inviting. We had internet in our room, even if we did have to “purchase” a card to activate the already present internet in the hotel…something which we have come to realize is the norm over here.
A couple nights here and we are looking forward to our upcoming stay in Galway…
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