Mayo's Wild Atlantic Way

Our favourite things:
-sheep dodging
-tractor dodging
-cat dodging
-cyclist dodging
-pedestrian dodging
-dog dodging
-bog truck dodging
-parked car dodging

No wonder it's called the Wild Atlantic Way. But Team Nonne was up for the challenge. We ran the gauntlet unscathed and were rewarded with stunning panoramic views. To wit:

Downpatrick Head

Sheep at Downpatrick Head

Lackan Strand

View from Ceide Fields

We survived dangerous blowholes and eroding cliffs:

Perhaps St. Patrick was looking out for us:

The gustatory phase of the trip continued:

Goat Cheese Tart

Fish Cake

Chicken Tortilla Wrap with Vegetable Soup

And here is Nonna Paola's favorite photo of the day:

And since the 3 Nonne are descended from Irish stock from Killala in County Mayo, here are photos of the town:

Round Tower

View of town from the port

This one's for Laura: Irish Coast Guard station

A good, full day despite Commander Fitbit grousing that we'd only logged 6 miles.