I had a very peaceful experience. Being at Ruth's gave me all the space I needed. The room is a comfortable size with a comfortable bed and from the window, the familiar sleeping dinosaur, at least this is the image it conjures up for me, is seen it all its glory. I watched it change from black to mist covered, to icing sugar on a chocolate cake covered, to being able to see its well trodden path resembling a spine. I also saw it drenched in sun.
When not contemplating the mountain known as the Reek, I was off walking to the Quay, ten minutes or less if you have longer legs! The Creel, a very popular cafe, is where you can relax or if you fancy a pint of Guinness, try the newly refurbished Towers where you can also relax. In fact relax is the word I would use to describe most places I visited in and around Westport. There is a whole variety of places to take in along the Quay including an art gallery and a gallery selling beautiful creations by local artisans.
Westport is walkable along the Greenway. I did both. Having the bike was immensely useful for quick and easy access to the town; a great addition. I love Westport and after many visits I am now able stop for one of those wonderful Irish chats on the street with new found friends! Heaven. Christy's, opposite Super Valu, is a small welcome coffee shop. If you would want to here the great local philosophers at work, both men and women, then Christy's is the place. Well, it is my kind of place.
When not out and about, I felt able to take it easy and use the facilities for cooking and just to take another space away from my room. For breakfast, Ruth provides a help yourself fresh orange juice as well as eggs, bread, coffee etc. It is as it says on the packet.
I felt totally at ease and at peace. Thank you Ruthx