Well if you've looked at the blog the last report was from Sligo, but just yesterday I uploaded a few photos for the first time. So what has happened since Sligo, and how come I'm now in the south of England.
Progressed from Sligo to Westport where the weather continued cool, blustery and uncertain.
The pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick never appeared from behind its curtain of cloud during the day I was there. Very entertaining soccer game between Westport United and Ballina Town, with a 3-2 victory for the home team in a no holes barred, full blooded contest.
However it required a pint of stout and a Bushmills to get my blood flowing again after the game. Then on to Matt Molloys for a session of trad. music. Nice hostel at the Old Mill.
Other German cyclists who'd come up from the s.w. and reported wet and blustery conditions.
And Ruth, the Engish women working with Palestinians in Israel- nice lady with good friends in Lund.
Great morning ride to Galway rolling quickly over the plains of Mayo. 75miles in a morning!
Decided there to make transition to England seeking out more clement weather ie summer
So on Monday bussed from Galway to Rosslare and hence by ferry to Fishguard.
Bingo, Tuesday morning I'm riding in sunny and windy conditions along the Celtic trail from F'guard to Swansea.
The Pembrokeshire coast is looking good with sheep and cattle in abundance. St Davids a lovely 'city' with ancient cathedral, (see picture) and lots of outdoor pursuits on offer. On to the sands of Newgate, then Norton Haven, and Broad Haven. Nice beach and great YHostel with meals and overlooking the shoreline! Talk about gannets!
And next three days continue wonderful coastal views and great weather. (see Tenby picture),
staying at Laugharn (Dylan Thomas' writing post) and then Burry Port (great Harbour House b+b) and so to Swansea and then the train to Hampshire to join Maggie and John for the bank holiday weekend. Nice to have a home away from home for a few days, and see family again.
Hoping to see cousins David and Rowena tomorrow.
And then head on south and west on Tuesday, to Winchester and the New Forest for a week or so. And beyond that France calls!
Best to all from sunny south of Britain.
PS watched polo this pm at Windsor Great Park- nimble and fast ponies on huge park like field
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