Good morning. Today marks our 2nd and last day in Ireland. It's also our only full day. We decided to take advantage of this and rented a car. We wanted the crew to experience the beautiful Irish countryside. On our list was the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle. This was a long and sometimes treacherous drive, but the views of both landmarks made the trip worthwhile.
Cliffs of Moher
Located in County Clare Ireland, western Ireland, are the beautiful Cliffs of Moher. They are 390 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and stand 702 feet tall. They are magnificent. This was our third time seeing the Cliffs and what is most interesting is that they didn't build the visitor center until 2007,so the first time Jeff and I visited, we saw it raw and un-touched. No rails, not viewing cameras, no visitor center. There something to be said about how it stands now vs 2005, but what remains true is it's natural beauty.
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Bunratty Castle
Bunratty Castle,built in the 15th century, is the most complete authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. The location of the castle dates back to 977. The castle that stands today is the 4th castle, built in 1425, the others were either destroyed or rebuilt. Among the castle, the homes within the old town still remain in-tact including a school, post office, doctor, blacksmith, and family homes. Zander liked the big cannons!
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