Rain and the occasional windsquall didn't really disturb us, neither did the two more vans who joined us last thing. Still a lot of showers about however so after a reasonably early start we set off again, following the regular signs for the Wild Atlantic Way.
Along the route there are additional WAW signs leading to significant places, usually beaches or harbours but also the occasional monument, which if it looked interesting we turned off for a look. All these points are in the excellent free publications available from any Tourist Office – but the catch is that all the T.I.s are closed! We are using last years booklets but we're on the lookout for an additional set for Colin and Tina, who nevertheless seem quite happy to trundle along in our wake letting us make the running.
One such place was Carrownisky Strand, another nice beach where the dogs got another free run then we had a cuppa and refilled Colins water tanks after a tap got left on and flooded the shower.....It was democratically agreed that it had got knocked when the (acrylic) mirror fell off the wall!
Lunch was at the viewpoint for Killan Harbour, overlooking one of the three genuine fjords in Ireland. Up to now parking has been relatively easy with no crowds and the height barriers left open. Continuing on we paused at the Aldi in Clifden for some bits and pieces whilst Terry walked along to the T.I. office – yup, closed too.
Our plan for today had included the possibility of overnighting at an eating establishment so the various apps were scanned and a likely place found at Carna, Tigh Mheahc, which translates from the Gaelic as “Micks Place”. A pub/restaurant it has a generous carpark so we called in to check if they were serving and would it be okay to stop overnight, both of which were positive. Then it was back to the vans to try and sort out a warning light that had appeared on the dash of Colins brand new van after we both encountered a set of unmarked and very severe road humps which had everything flying around. All the evidence pointed to a lack of Adblue, the special fluid used in the latest engines to help with emission control, which he found surprising since he'd topped it off before setting out from home. However there was a garage in the village so we planned to sort it out tomorrow.
So into the restaurant which, understandably, was extremely quiet but they were very friendly and offered a varied menu which we all promptly ignored and ordered cod and chips! Washed down with glasses of Irish stout and fine beer, the girls sticking to their more usual tipple, the evening passed enjoyably. Until the bill came – hmmm we won't be doing this too often at those prices. Even I think €130 for 4 lots of fish and chips is a bit much – but there again we did have a few drinks and of course a delicious pudding each.............
Much sated we returned to anxious doggies, who got paraded around the carpark, then we turned in for an expected quiet night.
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