The journey today was only four and a half hours, but quite tedious as we had a succession of squally showers where the gusts were hitting over thirty knots sometimes and then would drop right down to twelve. We were glad to arrive in Glenarm, and were greeted by a lovely helpful man, who gave us a full brochures' worth of information on his tiny town. There is a shop and two pubs, but neither of them serve food, so it could be Remoska time again.
Have we mentioned the Remoska yet?
We're having another full day off tomorrow, and want to enjoy the verdant Irish countryside in all its luscious splendour for one last time. No doubt, we'll also be on the lookout for the chance to have a last Irish cake as well, before we move on to Scottish cakes, I mean Scotland. We have high expectations of the Western Isles as a brilliant cruising area. It's meant to be stunning, and there'll be many opportunities to anchor in remote little bays and coves around the islands. That's what sailing is all about!
Bob (without a hat!) leaving Bangor.
Jean (without a hat and a permanent asymmetric hairdo!) leaving Bangor.
Within five minutes of this photo, she had the full woolly headgear on again.
Dodging the big ships in Belfast Lough
Arriving at Glenarm at the tail end of a squall
Bob says: Chris, thanks for all the tips and advice on things to do in this part of N Ireland, really appreciated! Rather taken with your stories of the Ballygalley Castle Hotel and liked the look of it as we sailed past. I checked and their 'Garden Restaurant' is in the Taste of Ulster book of good foodie places, may try it tomorrow for dinner!
Yes, the Ballygalley Castle restaurant is recommended. Don't forget to visit the 'haunted' room in the tower. Didn't work for me, though, despite the creaking floorboards!
ReplyDeleteChris