On the recommendation of our B&B hostess in Clifden, we went on a boat trip out to the Island of Inishbofin. After the delights of the Great Blasket, we had high expectations, but alas, we were disappointed. Coming into the harbor there were some interesting ruins.
But when we got on the island, there wasn't any easy way to get to them, and the island itself didn't really appeal to us. So we only stayed a little while and then headed back to Clifden.
The next day was drizzly, so we decided to go on a boat trip of the only fjord in Ireland, which said it was perfect for a rainy day (I guess they must have a lot of them if they advertise about them). Luckily we could stay on the inside of the boat for most of the trip, because as you can see it was not a very pretty day.
After we finished the boat ride, we were driving back to the B&B and found a memorial to those who died in the Potato Famine. Tres Bizarre!
Then it was off to Kylemore Abbey which also currently exists as an exclusive girls' school.
Which had some interesting gardens.
It was situated on the fjord, with a breathtaking view.
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