The Burren

After a perfect day in Connemara, I decided to complete my visit to the Irish west coast, so I stayed another  day (and two nights) near Galway. I booked a tour that included a visit to the nearest (and the smallest as well ) of the Aran Islands. But according to the weather forecast, the sea would be very brave, so the excursion was cancelled, and we were offered a new itinerary, including The Burren, Doolin and The Cliffs of Moher. As I had no option, I accepted the change.

Disappointed as I was, I must admit that I did not know The Burren, so it was not that bad. On the other hand, I had already visited the Aran Island twice.

Before getting to The Burren, our bus stopped in Dungaire Castle, a tower house from the 16th-century. The guide of the excursion told us that it was the most photographed spot in the whole island. Although I have some doubts, it could be true: the place is extraordinarily beautiful. When the rainbow appeared, after a few drops of rain had  follen, the scenaery was perfect.

The Burren is a curious scenery in Ireland. It seems a different place. The green colour of the irish landscape is now a mixture of grey and brown, and there is plenty of caves. The Burren, meaning "great rock", is dominated by a karst landscape. 

On the way to the Cliff os Moher, we could enjoy the awesome scenery along the Atlantic coast.
We stopped a few times to see some interesting items, such as a Famine cottage. The guide - he was also the driver- told us about this sad period.

Although I did not visit any opf the Aran Island, as it was scheduled, I could glimpse them from the bus window panes.