With my hiking adventure over, I shifted into tourist mode. I headed to Tralee on the bus and it was once again raining. Really doesn't matter, the views out the big windows were as breathtaking as always - and no, despite the fact I'd been looking at the Ireland countryside for 10+ days it does NOT get old.
I had about a 10 minute walk to the B and B when I got to the station. No biggie. I arrived in Tralee without incidence the busses are very well organized in the larger towns. My walk to the B & B was straightforward (thanks to the map provided by Ireland walk hike bike!). When I got there, I was early so I gave the host a call. She came and let me in. I discovered that Mary (my host) also works as an administrative assistant for the courts. She had a map, gave me the lowdown on the town and gave suggestions on places to check out. I put my bags away, took the map. put on my sneakers and took a walk.
Tralee was more fast paced and not as touristy as some of the other towns I had been in. Got a snapshot of urbanish living in Ireland. I walked around for a bit - got a bite and then picked up some cheese and crackers and the local newspaper in the Centra (one of their supermarkets) and went back to the B & B for a PJ afternoon. Time to catch my breath, think about the next few days and reflect. I would be heading to Waterford the next day and then on to Dublin and home. It has been an amazing journey. When I started this back in September it was a leap of faith on my part. I'd never traveled like this alone, nor had I attempted what I accomplished. It felt good.
On this journey the truths that I have discovered (thus far):
1) I can climb mountains! It may be slow going at times, but if I focus my energy I can do just about anything.
2) Sometimes you need to look at what's right in front of you. If you are looking down or too far ahead you can miss what's important and amazing.
3) Don't over think. Maps and directions are good guidelines - but sometimes you need to put them away and trust your gut.
Slainte'
Tralee was more fast paced and not as touristy as some of the other towns I had been in. Got a snapshot of urbanish living in Ireland. I walked around for a bit - got a bite and then picked up some cheese and crackers and the local newspaper in the Centra (one of their supermarkets) and went back to the B & B for a PJ afternoon. Time to catch my breath, think about the next few days and reflect. I would be heading to Waterford the next day and then on to Dublin and home. It has been an amazing journey. When I started this back in September it was a leap of faith on my part. I'd never traveled like this alone, nor had I attempted what I accomplished. It felt good.
On this journey the truths that I have discovered (thus far):
1) I can climb mountains! It may be slow going at times, but if I focus my energy I can do just about anything.
2) Sometimes you need to look at what's right in front of you. If you are looking down or too far ahead you can miss what's important and amazing.
3) Don't over think. Maps and directions are good guidelines - but sometimes you need to put them away and trust your gut.
Slainte'
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