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August 5th 2016
Published: August 8th 2016
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Cromwell's surveyor in the 1640s described this 130 square kilometres as 'a savage land, yielding neither water enough to drown a man, nor a tree to hang him, nor soil enough to bury.' There aren't a lot of trees, there is a lot of exposed rock but also plenty of grass and low shrubs, much rainfall, flowers, birds and plenty of cattle. If it is interesting and different landscapes you are looking ... Read Full Entry



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Our travels over the years have often sought out those places that we haven't yet experienced. We have loved chasing new places, but there is a change underway. We continue to enjoy experiencing other cultures along with their food, beverages, history and ways of life but now, having a little more freedom, we will also make more effort to seek out out such things as music events and festivals, particular natural attractions that we have missed and places where we can better appreciate the history of a place and its people. The attraction of the road less travelled and the place less visit... full info
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The graveyard stayed behindThe graveyard stayed behind
The graveyard stayed behind
Near Cross, on the way to Loop Head
Cliffs of Moher 2Cliffs of Moher 2
Cliffs of Moher 2
From the path
Just a few tourists hereJust a few tourists here
Just a few tourists here
Part of the parking lot at Cliffs of Moher Vistors Centre
Steps for crowdsSteps for crowds
Steps for crowds
Cliffs of Moher
Missed update, or just for UK sailors?Missed update, or just for UK sailors?
Missed update, or just for UK sailors?
At Galway Harbour
Na Seacht Teampall Inishmor Na Seacht Teampall Inishmor
Na Seacht Teampall Inishmor
One of the two church ruins at the place called 'The Seven Churches'
The other side of the wallThe other side of the wall
The other side of the wall
Na Seacht Teampall Inishmor 2
Sea stack at Loop HeadSea stack at Loop Head
Sea stack at Loop Head
Rock strata at Loop HeadRock strata at Loop Head
Rock strata at Loop Head
Dun Aengus selfieDun Aengus selfie
Dun Aengus selfie
Warning sign 1Warning sign 1
Warning sign 1
Warning sign 2Warning sign 2
Warning sign 2
Warning sign 3Warning sign 3
Warning sign 3
Warning sign 4Warning sign 4
Warning sign 4
Warning sign 5Warning sign 5
Warning sign 5
with some embellishment from a passing artist



18th August 2016
Hitting a wave

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A closer look is warranted
You are oh so right that there is so much to see in this part of the world. From land and sea this is a beautiful part of the world. Sorry you weren't feel well.

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