Mizen to Malin Head Ireland 2018

60 mile day along beautiful coastal roads. Also a day of glorious sun and dry weather taking in the  Cliffs of Moher  and on through the " The Burren”, a surreal landscape of Karster limestone. That night we'd stayed at a real favourite B&B, Craiglea Lodge . Lovely owners, lots of joshing (when asked what to do with some used tea mugs I was instructed to wash them up. Much to the owner's embarrassment, I proceeded to do so). Sophie managed to get away for 4 days with her Dad, but back to lectures tomorrow Although a magnet for tourists and coaches, the Cliffs of Moher were dramatic and well worth a detour. O'Brien's Tower Thistles were common. Would have been lovely to explore the cliffs over half a day... ...but had to get back to the bike. Fab lichen! Stunning views on both sides of the headland. Anyone know the name of this yellow daisy-like flower? Quick pose before descending from t...

The weather was forecast much less rain  today and indeed we headed out of Tralee to fine, dry weather. A longer day in the saddle, we leave Tralee behind and head on country roads to catch the ferry over the Shannon. This serves as the border between County Kerry and County Clare.   Climbs The road surface is notably smoother in County Clare. Our destination is the village of Lahinch, well known for it’s surfing schools and great waves. The bike prepping before the morning briefing.   Clear skies in part interspersed with some fasting moving rain clouds. First brew stop. Liquorice all sorts, jammy dodgers and fig rolls - bliss! A nice cup of tea in the sun. We were perched to the left of this house. Good views out to fields and down to the ocean. A time to 'carb load' Chris, sporting her new headgear look. Then suddenly, the heavens opened... ...in biblical proportions. The small side road turned in...