Going As We Please.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Departed Dublin at 9:30 AM after our last breakfast at Loyola House, headed West. I was a little nervous, thinking about the three roundabouts to reach the toll booth and the N4, but we were able to negotiate the first two with no problem and realized we missed the third without traveling more than one mile. Ahead, a big, wide, dual carriage road (the nicest so far) with no rain, strong winds, and the beginning of a slight climb upwards. Open fields ahead. Yahoo, we’re “going as we please” with two days to reach Louisburg, and no reservations anywhere!
We made the transition to the N5 successfully, towards Westport, and began looking for a place to stay around half noon (12:30).
The roads narrowed and we passed through many small towns. The rain began and the winds picked up. Around 1 PM we stopped at Spellman’s B&B, in Ballaghaderreen. Although, it’s more like what we would call a motel than a B&B. Kevin’s right about that, but the rooms are large and well appointed. I can actually sock-skate in here, the room’s so long.
The room is more than adequate for the night, with TV and a close walk into town centre. We settled into our room, bundled up for the walk, and found a nice restaurant for lunch. Morelli’s Take Away/The Gallery Restaurant [same front door, same place, two businesses, depending on whether you wish to sit, or not]. We sat, and Kev tried the special of the day, lasagna, and I ordered a tuna melt. The staff was friendly and the food plentiful and delicious. Kev’s plate had three, count them 1, 2, 3, scoops of mashed potatoes and mountains of both fresh peas and carrots. Places give you enough food in one meal to last me all day. Kevin’s taking pictures, you’ll see.
We then walked up the hill to the public library, to use their internet computer. The kind lady apologized, explaining that their entire system was victim of a virus and not working.
Entered the local grocery store, LONDIS, and bought lemon and orange Fanta drink, one freshly baked fruit scone, and one (buy one/get one free) Londis fruit cake. Kevin and I are enjoying them now with our cup of tea and coffee and watching EuroSport. We’ve seen curling and are now watching the Weltcup Horse Jumping competition.
The grocery store will be well attended for the duration of our visit, making our wallets happier.
Good thing we stopped when we did. When we went out to our clubhouse, there were many cars parked. The wind is expected to blow 100 kph tonight. That’s 65mph, like hurricane force winds. No worries, we’re warm and toasty, enjoying feeling like we’re incognito and incommunicado.
Ireland Now!
Departed Dublin at 9:30 AM after our last breakfast at Loyola House, headed West. I was a little nervous, thinking about the three roundabouts to reach the toll booth and the N4, but we were able to negotiate the first two with no problem and realized we missed the third without traveling more than one mile. Ahead, a big, wide, dual carriage road (the nicest so far) with no rain, strong winds, and the beginning of a slight climb upwards. Open fields ahead. Yahoo, we’re “going as we please” with two days to reach Louisburg, and no reservations anywhere!
We made the transition to the N5 successfully, towards Westport, and began looking for a place to stay around half noon (12:30).
The roads narrowed and we passed through many small towns. The rain began and the winds picked up. Around 1 PM we stopped at Spellman’s B&B, in Ballaghaderreen. Although, it’s more like what we would call a motel than a B&B. Kevin’s right about that, but the rooms are large and well appointed. I can actually sock-skate in here, the room’s so long.
The room is more than adequate for the night, with TV and a close walk into town centre. We settled into our room, bundled up for the walk, and found a nice restaurant for lunch. Morelli’s Take Away/The Gallery Restaurant [same front door, same place, two businesses, depending on whether you wish to sit, or not]. We sat, and Kev tried the special of the day, lasagna, and I ordered a tuna melt. The staff was friendly and the food plentiful and delicious. Kev’s plate had three, count them 1, 2, 3, scoops of mashed potatoes and mountains of both fresh peas and carrots. Places give you enough food in one meal to last me all day. Kevin’s taking pictures, you’ll see.
We then walked up the hill to the public library, to use their internet computer. The kind lady apologized, explaining that their entire system was victim of a virus and not working.
Entered the local grocery store, LONDIS, and bought lemon and orange Fanta drink, one freshly baked fruit scone, and one (buy one/get one free) Londis fruit cake. Kevin and I are enjoying them now with our cup of tea and coffee and watching EuroSport. We’ve seen curling and are now watching the Weltcup Horse Jumping competition.
The grocery store will be well attended for the duration of our visit, making our wallets happier.
Good thing we stopped when we did. When we went out to our clubhouse, there were many cars parked. The wind is expected to blow 100 kph tonight. That’s 65mph, like hurricane force winds. No worries, we’re warm and toasty, enjoying feeling like we’re incognito and incommunicado.
Ireland Now!
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