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Tomorrow is "Go" Day

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Tomorrow We Depart for Ireland Date Aug 12, 2022 Total All Caminos: 1620 miles Names for various parts of the Iveragh Peninsula trail system. 1. Kerry Way 2. Ring of Kerry 3. Wild Atlantic Way Meaningful Moment Took Adriana and Jayden out for a Burger King run and a Starbuck's run. Then we did a check-thru of Carlos' and Adriana's backpacks. All is looking good. Finalized some equipment needs. Completed the American Airlines on-line check-in procedures. Just like on my last trip to Spain, we could not check-in on-line for the international portion of the flight, so we will get that done tomorrow at the gate when we turn in my backpack for baggage check-in. I believe that both Carlos' and Adriana's backpacks should qualify for carry-on. Random Thought of the Day The peregrine falcon watchers (of which I am one) from the Genesee Valley Audubon Society are having a get-together tomorrow. I will be sad to miss an opportunity for camaraderie. On the Road ...
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Day 16: It's all over but for going home

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Day 16: From Kenmare to Killarney and Shannon Date Aug 29, 2022 (Minday) Today's Distance: 11 miles / 18 km Route and Stats Route Video Total Ireland: 136 miles. Total All Caminos: 1755 miles Lodging:  Treacys Oakwood @ $ 86 Total Lodging: $ 1061 Buses / Trains: $ 20 Total Buses / Trains: $ 265 Food: $ 30 Total Food: $ 374 Meaningful Moments  Crazy finish! Missed my turn for Galway's Bridge and added five freaking miles to the hike.  Planned to be done by noon. Finished after 2:00 p.m. Called for a cab. Dispatcher said 15 minutes. But I wasn't at the pickup point yet. So I promised I'd be there. I ran over 10 minutes to get to the pickup point. That was after 11 miles of mountains and rocky terrain. Random Thought of the Day I've already mentioned that I missed my turning point and added extensive mileage to the day. As the mileage continued adding up, and climbing yet another unplanned mountain, I had my first...
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Day 11: Skellig Islands

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Day 11: From Caherciveen to Portmagee Date Aug 24, 2022 (Wednesday) Today's Distance: 9 miles / 15 km Route and Stats Route Video Total Ireland: 67 miles. Total All Caminos: 1687 miles Lodging: Sunset B&B @ $ 90 Total Lodging: $ 725 Total Buses / Trains: $ 245 Food: $ 40 Total Food: $ 256 Meaningful Moment Skellig Islands Sea Cruise It was nice being on the ocean in the swells and troughs. According to the captain, these were six to nine foot waves. Lots of sea salt sprayed in the face. And of course, the Skellig islands were beautiful. Wish I could have done the landing excursion cruise. But I couldn't make the timing work what with hiking. Random Thought of the Day Lots to talk about today. Have repeatedly tried to get a hold of the Skellig Lodge and Hostel in Balliskellig. They don't answer the phone or answer emails. They are perfectly situated for my next stop. Otherwise I have to go too short a distance or too far a distance. Update: gav...
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