Retrack.

So I'm back to relive Ireland at its finest. But, really. The truth about Ireland is that it astoundingly beautiful. If anyone is considering ever visiting Europe. Let me recommend the Irish countryside. It is amazing. We took a tour on Saturday and our first stop was the Macoole family farm.

The Macoole farm has been a working cattle farm for over 300 years. As it was calving season, they informed us that a calf would be born after our short hike. Wasn't sure if I completely believed them at this point.

Our hike up the 'bairn' or rocky hill was quite a breathtaking one. Ireland is continually rainy, but we happened to visit on one of the nicest days, or so we were told. The way the sun moved along the hills was quite beautiful.

Our guide, Daragh, was the one of the farmers, who'd spent his life on the Macoole farm. You can see the sea in the background, as well as the limestone hills.

And there it was. I love animals and farms and am fascinated by it all, but it's been a while since I've seen a calf this small. It was all just another day's work for the family who lives there.

This little cottage the family opens for tours and their 'granny' bakes cakes and makes tea and coffee for the group. Most cottages or homes in Ireland look just like this. Quaint, simple, and comfortable.

We passed a herd of cows blocking the road and had to pull over. Yes, that is a female herder in her running tights.

The Moher Cliffs are the number one most visited natural attraction in Ireland, and they're absolutely phenomenal. They only thing I could compare them too would be the rocky shores of Northern California on a grander scale. A must see.

Our last stop for the day was the Dunguaire Castle, one of probably 20 we passed that day. The Irish countryside has remained relatively untouched for the past thousand or so years, and so landmarks such as these still stand out among the landscape. What a nice break from the city, where the castle are consumed by high rises and modern stores.

 

 

 

 

Hope your week is going splendid. I'm enjoying my Friday morning by not working, going for a run, and drinking some green tea. I'll be posting soon.

Lots of love.