Driving the Connemara Loop

Our adventure today was driving the Connemara Loop. It is not so far from here but the roads are very narrow and slow so it took most of the day. The weather was the usual - overcast with the addition of mist/rain on and off. However, the scenery was spectacular - isn't that what Ireland is about? So, I took pictures which turned out rather well even under the less than perfect conditions. It was very green, lots of sheep dotting the hills (and highways), beaches, lakes and tiny villages. We stopped in a little village called Tully Cross for lunch and chatted with an elderly Irish couple there on holiday from Dublin. She said I should not miss the Galway Races coming up while we are here. People come from all over Ireland for these races - which are over jumps. I will definitely plan to go on one of the days (it lasts for a week). John can come along if he wishes. Here are a few pictures from today's drive. If you wish to see more go to my Picasa web albums.