Cliffs of Moher

Another incredible day in Ireland. After a late start to the day, we headed out of Dublin away from the sea of humanity to the real sea!! We made our way across the middle of this island through beautiful farm land to the tiny village of Lisdoonvarna to a charming B&B where the owner, Trish met us along with Sassy the Springer Spaniel that immediately laid on her back for Roy to scratch her belly! 

We unloaded, regrouped, got directions and headed to the Cliffs of Moher that majestically rise some  200 meters out of the Atlantic Ocean. I don't have a vocabulary rich enough to convey the beauty my eyes beheld!! God in all his glory. We all said it felt so surreal to be present at a place we'd only read about and seen in pictures.  Don't pinch me too hard...not ready to wake from this wonderful trip!

It was unseasonably warm today..about 80 degrees with a brilliant blue sky and minimal breeze...I write this to set the stage for a calm Atlantic Ocean with a sailboat gently bobbing near the cliffs, sea birds chattering and waves crashing at the base of the cliffs.  The entire scene laid out before us was humbling. We walked to several spots to see the cliffs from different angles...hiked up to a high spot and had a picnic of apples, cheese/crackers and of course some chocolate.

Did I mention, we didn't get to the cliffs till nearly 6:00 when most everyone had left...it was great. We stayed till after 8:00 ( it stays light here till nearly 10:30!)

Left the cliffs and drove about 8 miles to the tiny fishing village of Doolin where we ate yummy pub grub in O'Connor's pub and commenced to make all of Roy's dreams of Ireland a reality as he sat and listened to local musicians play and sing traditional Irish music. He was mesmerized. We all enjoyed the whole experience. Again, it's hard to convey in words. The Irish people are so very friendly and such a happy, lively lot they are.

Motored back to our B&B where everyone but yours truly has gone to bed. 

Including shots of the cliffs and from O'Connor's. Till tomorrow....