Woke up to dull morning with mist on the hills. It was an early start at 8:30. The driver gave us a running commentary all the way, some interesting and some nonsense but very entertaining! We drove towards Connemara. First stop was at Cnoc Suain, no idea how you pronounce it. A couple had taken over a plot of land just outside the village with several run down old traditional cottages. Their idea was to do up one cottage to live in, with no facilities and young children, and live in the old traditional way. They did up all the cottages and rent some out to those who want to get away from mobile phones, wifi etc. They also educate groups on how people used to live and the old traditions of the language and music
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