4 Shillings Short, A tour possiblity

My blog is a noncommercial place for me to discuss things that I learn or do while traveling as a person with mobility limitations and a unique perspective of looking for the small and lesser noticed stuff. As part of this I occasionally see something that might be overlooked.

I have told you about the Bald Hiker, and Paul's fantastic retreats. I have pointed out stuff that is not on the main tour circuit that I have found interesting.

Here is another 4 Shillings Short. They are traveling musicians from the area. They are known to play at house concerts and small venues in California and Oregon. But they have a deep background in the history and archeology in Ireland. They put on small (20-30 people) tours in Ireland. This is their backyard.

Note: My daughter has just told me about another tour at Samhain put on by her music buddy Nuala. It looks really exciting as well.

I don't know these people, other than a wonderful phone call and my friend Bob's going to their house concert. We have some friends in common, people that have pretty good judgement about folk. Is this enough to recommend them as a tour host? I don't know. But I got a great feeling from them in our conversation. I also got permission from them to do this post.

I am looking at going on their West Coast Tour May 20 to June 12 of this year, 2025. They have a few more slots open. I have a vested interest in this as I would love to find a roommate so I don't have to pay the "solo tax." I understand that they have to pay more for the rooms in the hotel if one room is only half used and don't blame them. but if I can find a travel mate it would be lovely.

I have had a couple of my friends that live in the area look at the itinerary, and they think it looks really exciting.

The timing is perfect for music festival season. While the tour does not book any festival, you will be right there if you decide to stay on. And the pubs will be filled with sessions.

One thing that I love about how they have put this tour together is that they have made arrangements for "early arrival" My preference is to arrive a day or two early. I can recover from jetlag. And if there are any travel delays there is time to adjust.

Another thing that I admire on this trip is that they require travel insurance. This is a big thing with me.

Music looks to be a large part of this trip. And talking with them, I think they have a good balance between adventure and being able to be adaptive to my mobility issues, they even bring extra hiking poles!

Y'all that know me personally, and that is most of you, if you are interested and want to co-travel with me, drop me an email.

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