The day started off with breakfast and a quick discussion on the day’s agenda. Peter has taken a keen interest in logistics of the day.
We had a taxi ride to the start point today.
General scenes front the day. A rural walk through rural Ireand
We finally ran into some other hikers for the first time. The were semi running on the trail.
Notice the the tissue hanging out of the shoe on the right. Not a good sign of things to come. Must be a bad rub.
We did see two other hikers going North to South. Other than that it is just Peter and I walking along discussing the finer points of navigation in a foreign country. We did come across another couple of signs.
A half circle seemed like a good omen. Yup that is Peter up head leading the charge.
Looks like Loop trails are a way of life in the Wicklow Forest. We were pretty keen on not pretty keen on both repeating yesterdays loop. Especially considering this one was 25 km. And up a nasty hill. Peter’s navigational skills were on high alert as we walked along the combination trail. This means were were walking on the trail with two symbols. 
We came across a little pub called the “The dying Cow”. Interesting place in the middle of no where. I think the owner was a hoarder of the highest order.
Made a stop for coffee and a snack. With the misty day and high humidity we were a bit wet. – or is that sweat/?
We ran into fairy land along the day. We were both on alert for the Leprechauns who surely would be about.
As today was mostly on narrow country roads we passed many houses. One house with 10 dogs at least behind the fence was particularly interesting.. All the dogs barking at the same time. This was turn and we had to walk around three sides of the house as we took a left turn around the house. The dogs followed us along the turn. The owner came out tried to silence the mob to no avail. Over the noise we asked if she was a dog sitter. The yard was full of dog toys and various items no lawn just dog stuff. She said Nope they are all mine.
Then we saw the Laurel and Hardy characters. Were they there to placate the dogs or invite / or scare the fairies and Leprechauns .?
Some random shoots from the day.
Beautiful site.
Many cute cottages like this doted the countryside as we walked along the roads.
the Daily church
Peter said it was a fairy trap and was on high alert.
Another day done. We stayed at the same place as the previous night – THAT LOOP THING AGAIN. No fear of extra luggage not arriving at least. Madelline was there to greet us and make reservations at the restaurant, next door, called Madelline’s More on that later.
Off to meet Peter for breakfast and the discussion of the day. Navigation.
Another 12 plus mile day along with a designated pickup time at a designated time yet to be discussed agreed upon and a call to the taxi service for pickup. The pickup location has no cell connection so this could be interesting.
Lar
Lovely Day for a Guinness 