Under overcast skies we headed north toward Sligo. We were again impressed with the beauty of the countryside and with the green fields crisscrossed by stone fences. Some are solid fences, some designed so that the wind passes through them—called Lace Fences. In the towns we noticed that duplexes often have each side painted a very different color. It is not unusual to have one side yellow, and the other blue. The roads continue to be billed with bumps and dips caused by them being laid over bog land which is continually shifting.
By the time we got 1/2 way to Sligo, the stone fences were gone—replace by hedges. There were tree plantations of conifer trees—planted for the lumber industry.
Our first stop was Yeats House for Coffee, then on to Drumcliffe, and St Columbo’s church and yard
where Yeats is buried. 
Erica read a few of his poems and we wandered through the grave yard, and appreciated the little church 
that is still in active use. 
Then we drove on to Belleek
where we started with an ATM stop
to purchase some sterling, then on to the factory where we had lunch, a tour of the factory and dropped a few pounds in the store.
By the time we got 1/2 way to Sligo, the stone fences were gone—replace by hedges. There were tree plantations of conifer trees—planted for the lumber industry.
Our first stop was Yeats House for Coffee, then on to Drumcliffe, and St Columbo’s church and yard
where Yeats is buried. 
Erica read a few of his poems and we wandered through the grave yard, and appreciated the little church 
that is still in active use. 
Then we drove on to Belleek
where we started with an ATM stop
to purchase some sterling, then on to the factory where we had lunch, a tour of the factory and dropped a few pounds in the store. Erica spotted a whole group of her favorite - Connemara Ponies, so we stopped to take a few shots of the new fouls. 
The afternoon was full of unscheduled activities including a stop at a Neolithic Creevykeel Court Tomb,
a chance to take pictures of Classiebawn Castle 
(from a distance) 
and then a brief stop at Donegal Bay.
We then went on to our Pub time at the Guinness House to enjoy the entertainment by Alan Chapman.
A wonderful time with good drinks, lots of laughs and wonderful music.
The afternoon was full of unscheduled activities including a stop at a Neolithic Creevykeel Court Tomb,
a chance to take pictures of Classiebawn Castle 
(from a distance) 
and then a brief stop at Donegal Bay.We then went on to our Pub time at the Guinness House to enjoy the entertainment by Alan Chapman.
A wonderful time with good drinks, lots of laughs and wonderful music. On the way back to Sligo we had the chance to view Ben Bulben Mountain - without the cloud cover. 
We have been so fortune with the weather - only tiny bits of rain!
We have been so fortune with the weather - only tiny bits of rain!From there—on to our hotel and the chance for a bit of a sleep-in Thursday Morning.
Below is a picture of our Guide Erica and Driver George in front of our bus.
I also promised you a few pictures from our Medieval Dinner on Tuesday evening. The setting was great - and King and Queen Hartwick 
were wonderful hosts. The music grand and the food delightful. 
were wonderful hosts. The music grand and the food delightful. 
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