Saturday, October 11, 2008

West Coast - Day Two: High Crosses, Warning Signs & Portal Tombs

The majestic Cliffs of Moher.



The original tower house of Leamaneh Castle dates back to about 1480AD.



"Wild horses couldn't drag me away."



Janice & Meridith take it all in.

Look, Mom - no railings!


King Albert (waving) and Queen Paola of Belgium just happened to be on an
official state visit while we were at the Cliffs of Moher.

Hand-built stone walls are found throughout the countryside.


Kinvara Bay

Balancing Poulnabrone Dolmen


Wildflowers of The Burren


A high cross in Kilfrenora



Random email exchange from earlier today:

M: Ah, the change in the air during the two hours we were at the Cliffs. Being enthralled by that snail clinging to a blade of grass. Our bus driver and his stories. Our fellow tour mates. The ancient graves and the wildflowers that grew all around (and which I could not pick).

J: "LOL! The double potato! YES! I remember not being afraid of looking over the regulation side of the cliffs, but then going over to the “No Trespassing” side & FREAKING out about all the people walking along the path with no railings, only cliff. I mostly remember ... the beautiful live music coming from the top of the tower."

M: Unbloody believable! We even got to see a king!


1 comment:

Wayfaring Wanderer said...

It's settled, I must go to the Cliffs of Moher. They are beautiful.


p.s. thanks for the castle ;)