" in west C. Clare, the roads on the maps and the roads in reality are not the same thing"? This is true everywhere in Ireland and in Northern Ireland as well. We think their maps were originally drawn by "Monet and Co." They give you an impression of where things are but they do not let reality get in the way of a beautiful composition. We were there in May and were lost every day.

On the other hand, getting lost was the best part of the trip.

Tip #1: When asking for directions in Ireland, always ask how to get to some town and do not mention route numbers. They have heard of route numbers but they do not know what they actually are. :>)

Tip#2: If you make a reservation at a B&B or somewhere else to spend the night, you will actually have to find it. If you don't make a reservation, you can just stop when you're ready wherever you are even if you don't know where that is.

We had a great time and the Irish are the friendliest people in the world. Plan less and have more fun!

Bev and Jerry