We said goodbye to Miriam, who was returning to housesit in Madrid and left Menlo, a small historic settlement on the outskirts of Galway.
First stop north today was at Ballintubber Abbey, which has a history dating back to the 400 AD. After many years of being a ruin the abbey has been fully restored and commissioned some creative projects.
A beautiful set of the Stations of the Cross by a German artist in the 1960s.
St Patrick’s ministry began in this area in the 5th century. He spent 40 days and nights on a local mountain, Croagh Patrick, which has become a place of pilgrimage.
Lunch in the beautiful town of Westport.
Many kilometres of old railway lines have now been transformed into a bike and walking track. Today we set off from Westport to Newport - 12 km.
A flat walk bordered by farmland, wildflowers and scenic views
Newport is a tiny village, also with a lot of character
John had arranged for us all to stay with his cousin in their restored home in the main street. The lower floor is their cafe and auctioneer/real estate business.
We enjoyed a family barbecue in their garden with pints to follow at the pub across the street
The former railway viaduct lit up at night.
M&M
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