Derry to Donegal

After a nice night's sleep and a great shower in the Derry City Indepenedent Hostel (Great place to stay!!!!) we watched an episode of Stargate, as you do, and then hit the road. The cycle route out of Derry no. 92) follows the Foyle to Carrigans, after which we split off toward Raphoe.

Rain came and went, which was grand, 'cause you dry in the bright spells. Stopped in Raphoe for a wee bight (cheesey chips and a jacket potato) and got some free scones off the nice guy in there!

Then it was onwards to Ballyboffey. Or we tried. 5km from Raphoe I was wondering why I couldn't keep up with Lucky Wally... flat tyre. Put in a new tube, pretty efficiently! Then off again, until my back wheel jammed against the frame. Its frustrating when you can't trust your bike! After Ballyboffey on the main road to Donegal, my front wheel was rubbing against the breaks. It was a good cycle apart from that, a long 80km ish altogether, to arrive at my friend Steve's house, with TEEAAAAAAAA!!!! Glorious tea.

Steve

Tea

We took a day's rest yesterday and hung out, visited Muckross and Slieve League and had lovely dinner in the Harbour bar in Donegal town. Big thanks to Steve and his family for looking after us :).

Now we're off to reallign the wheels, pack and go, target is Mullaghmore, just past Bundoran. Hopefully we can update in a few days!