We took the bus to get into the city for sightseeing. The downtown area is rather small and one store is next to the other. You will also find a shopping mall in the center of the city as well as all kinds of restaurants, even ethnic restaurants. We stopped for a coffee break at the Cafe du journal in Quay Street. This place offers 16 different flavours of coffee to drink there as well as to purchase and take home.
Major newspapers are at hand while relaxing over a good cup of coffee or tea.
The pub Paddy won an award in 1990 and 1994 and is also worth a visit. The last highlight of our cycling trip through Ireland was the crossing of the Burren. The center of the Burren is the area between Ballyvaghan and Corrofin, approcximately 10 - 15 miles east of Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. These limestone mountains are up to 1100 feet high, but the roads only lead to an altitude of about 700 feet. You will find several megalithic tombs in this area.