Doolin to Ballyvaughn – Day 3 Afternoon (30km/19 miles, relaxing cycle)

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We departed Lisdoonvarna heading for the coastal road to Ballyvaughn. The clouds parted and the sun started to shine as we made our way to the coast. With the weather improving, and the easier route, our spirits improved tremendously. The route was a beautiful 14 mile cycle along the Clare coastline with some spectacular views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. I will keep this entry short and let the photos speak for themselves. We made it to Ballyvaughn without mishap at 5:15, and found our next stop which was the Hyland Burrens Hotel. This was more of a hotel, than a B&B, and it was big, comfortable with several lounges and wireless that actually works. After a good dinner and drink, we turned in for the night ready for the last leg of our journey.

Gaelic phrase/word of the day: dhéanann an ghrian go bog bláth ar dea-chomhlacht nuair a bhfuil do Butt ar rothar an lá ar fad
(The warm sun does a body good when your butt is on a bike all day)

Bonus Gaelic phrase/word of the day: Cathain a bheidh an ghaoth ag ár Déanann??
(When will the wind be at our backs??)

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