Mountains in the distance. A canal path leads into Carlow, then on to inspect a big Dolmen, looking wonderful surrounded by bright yellow rapeseed. Bye to Chris as we head south down the Slaney river valley, all the way into Wexford harbour where fishing boats line the harbour wall by the old bridge.
From here it's a fast ride down the hard shoulder into Rosslare ferry terminal. Mike nearly bought tickets for the boat to Fishguard by mistake, but they sorted us out with tickets for the following morning 8.45 sailing to Pembroke Dock. After our 80mile ride we only had energy to cycle back up the ramp from the terminal to a welcoming hotel a few yards away. Our bikes happily secured in the empties store, we enjoy dinner in their bar, chatting to a lovely couple from Fermanagh who knew all about the farming scene. They confirm what others had told us that Chinese delegations are currently visiting Ireland to secure supplies of beef, now that their diet is including more meat.
Tour miles to date: 807
Location: Carlow to Rosslare
