April 1st - Cliffs of Moher & Doolin

April 1st had us checking out of the cottage - we were off once again. We drove to Tarbert, took the ferry over to Killimer and drove on to the Cliffs of Moher. What an amazing view! Extremely windy though. I had intended to try to climb/crawl out to the edge for a crazy picture but chose not to do this because of the wind (it was pushing us around). There is construction going on - they are building a new welcome center. We ended up timing this perfectly - as soon as we got back into the existing welcome center (with the gift shop and cafe), and sat down for a coffee then the skies opened up and it started to pour. We waited it out, then headed out to Doolin. We went to several different B & B's trying to find some rooms for the night - most places didn't even answer the door (not sure if it was because they didn't have room, or if they weren't open for the season yet). We finally found space at the Killilagh House (run by Bridget "Brid" Shannon, http://www.doolin-ireland.com/) and were given rooms 7 & 8. We dropped our things and went out exploring. We drove through Lisdovarna, and The Burren. We saw "The Table" (real name is the Poulnabrone Dolmen) and the .................. ring fort), and then headed back. We parked the car back at the B & B, then walked down the street for dinner. We ate at the restaurant next door to McGann's Pub (don't remember the name) - some interesting dishes, very tasty. We headed then to McGann's for some trad music. We sat at a table with a couple from County Mead who were in Doolin for the weekend. We shared some good "craic", good music and pints of Guinness.