At the end of today’s walk: bright sunshine, mist rolling down from the Mourne Mountains onto Newcastle, County Down.
Category: Europe
Independent Scots
She stands resolutely in front of her home in the “mucky wee port” of Port Glasgow, Scotland. My Aunt Madge, helmet and gas mask at the ready, standing against the Nazi threat. The threat was real. Bombs rained down on the nearby shipyards, and on British, American, and Free French bases. My mother and aunt… Continue reading Independent Scots
Journey to Northern Ireland
Today: a train and two buses to Newcastle (Northern Ireland) where we’ll hike The Mournes.
Galway
Urban day: explored the city of Galway. Good Mediterranean dinner, reflecting local Spanish connections.
Towards Ballyvaughan
Walked a variety of trails as we headed to the edge of The Burren, and Ballyvaughan for the night.
Not Hawaii
We’re in Fanore, The Burren, but I keep thinking I’m in Hawaii: beautiful sunsets, tropical plants, dramatic scenery.
The Burren
We walked a loop on good, quiet trails across The Burren, returning to Fanore. The weather has been fine for a week.
Towards Fanore
We continued walking through The Burren until we reached Fanore for the night.
Cliffs of Moher
Me, Cliffs of Moher, walking Liscannor to Doolin. 100’s of people at visitors’ center who came to look over the edge.
Next Up: The Burren
We’re repositioned and ready to backpack parts of The Burren, starting Thursday.