TOUR 05 - 10 Day Ultimate Ireland Small Group Tour – TUE, 02 AUG 2022 – Day 3

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TUE, 02 AUG 2022 – “Day 3: History of Londonderry and the mighty scenery of Donegal - After the Full Irish, (cooked breakfast) we’ll take on a walking tour of the city, its bog-side murals and its 6th century, monastic past. The Hills of Donegal are calling and after a jaw opening drive over the Glengesh Pass, we’ll visit the Assaranca Waterfall. Last stop for the day is Ardara in the Gaeltacht, (Irish speaking area) a cosy village which is home to the famous ‘Cup of Tea Festival’; a homage to the traditional Irish reel which alludes to the cheeky drop of Poitín added to your tea. Before we ‘lay our hat’, we might try the local Portnoo crab, before hitting Nancy’s on Front Street, to learn a "cúpla focal" (few words of Irish) and down a champagne and oyster shot, (yes, it’s a thing). Estimated driving time: 3 hours, 30 minutes Excluding stops” – Overnight Ardara, Ireland

Uncle Larry's Note: Most of our tour group went to Nancy's for dinner, but the supplier didn't arrive that day so it was out of oysters and much of the other fare on the menu. Begrudgingly, I had a cheeseburger WITHOUT a champagne and oyster shot! Very disappointing, to say the least.

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Photos

Walking Tour of Derry, Northern Ireland, UK
The Well-Preserved City Walls Were Completed in 1618 and Are 1.2 Miles in Circumference

Walking Tour of Derry, Northern Ireland, UK
Tensions Remain Following "The Troubles"

The Hills of Donegal – County Donegal, Ireland
Assaranca Waterfall

The Corner House – Ardara, Ireland
A Good, Old-Fashion Jam Session