Glencar to Glengeigh, 10 miles
Our accommodation was two miles short of the starting point, so we were warmed up by the time the trail started, and I have to say that Leonard was feeling heavy on the back today.

The day started through forests and we soon crossed the bridge over the Caragh river, then into more forest and a delightful trip through the enchanted forest, which was full of fairy folk lore, fairy housing and poetry. Took forever to get Kerry out of there.

 From the top of the forest climb was a great vista of the valley and lakes below.

Today was pretty short, so we took the optional path through Windy Gap, which was spectacular as we wound around Seefin, the 500 meter hill in the middle of this route.

walking down after Windy gap

someone smells a lager shandy coming up

 The top of Windy Gap

Tomorrow was a long one, so we decided to grab a beer and maybe find a quick snack before bed, I wanted fish and chips, but the girls were adamant we were going into some bistro.. they are clever little sh!,,ts, they knew it was my 66 th birthday and surprised me with dinner and a cake,,Kerry organized the cake from back home.

I had a great evening, thanks girls, I really love you guys.
I too, got to open my card from Ron and Deb back home, my neighbors and family. I carried it in Leonard from day one, and in the card was some Euros for a beer,,yay, and thanks guys, luv ya lots
Tomorrow is a 20 mile day, so just three more beers and I need to go to bed.YAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ME
Just for good measure, the midgies ate my legs today like they were turkey drumsticks,

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