We couldn’t leave Ireland without experiencing some of the countryside it has to offer. One day, just before heading home, both Jess and Ian had to head into work which left Justin and I alone to explore. Having wanted to experience The Cliffs of Moher for longer than I can remember, we opted to take a day trip out that way. The drive up was absolutely outstanding; exactly what you’d imagine when envisioning the Irish countryside. At one point we passed a herd of wild miniature horses running through a field and I began to question whether or not the entire journey was even real.
The morning was bright and sunny but in true Ireland form the skies opened up and poured down on us just as we arrived cliff side (of course it waited for us to get far enough away from any form of shelter before hitting torrential downpour status). Though we were soaked through and through, there was very little that could get our spirits down at that point. One of the natural wonders of the world, the cliffs are simply one of those things you have to see to understand. Their grandeur and beauty is difficult to explain in words.
We took a different route home, driving alongside the Galway bay and stopping briefly to take in The Burren Landscape. With a few hours before we needed to head back to Dublin, we made a brief stop in Galway. A small bohemian town, it’s here you’ll find residents littered with talent. Artists, musicians, singers and the like, three hours was not enough to take it all in. I definitely want to make a point to spend more time here in the future.
All in all, an exceptional two weeks.
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it rained on me too when i was there, typical! ireland definitely made my list of top favorite places in the world. all of your pictures are making me want to board a plane asap!
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So beautiful! I’ve never been to Ireland and would love to see this for myself. I must say that the Romans definitely built London in the right corner or these isles, though- not sure I could get used to the amount of rain that Scotland and Ireland get!
Simply amazing! I’ve had many friends take photos at that exact spot. I vow to get myself there one day! You are so lucky! Except for the rain, although I think that just solidifies the fact that you got the true experience!
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Beautiful place & pics…
Aaah such gorgeous photos. And love that sweet pic of you and your boy! I haven’t been to Ireland for years but you brought me right back. xx
ahh i definitely have this place on my bucket list! the boy took a trip there with one of his friends earlier this year and his photos were amazing. you have just reminded me that i really want to take a trip here :) xx
The cliffs are awe-inspiring, aren’t they?! I lived in Galway for a year after college, and remember it as such a cozy, vibrant city. I haven’t been back in 10 years, but am glad to know it hasn’t changed too much!
Your pictures from Ireland are absolutely gorgeous. I would love to take a trip there some day!
The green of Ireland looks so magical. It feels untouched in some way. I (and everyone else) would love to see Ireland and Scotland for myself.
This has got to be the place where they filmed Leap Year, love that movie ;)
Well if you are in another cortuny you say We’re all blessed to have our relatives all the way from Northern Ireland here a special day is made extra special by their prescence here which reminds us all of the importance of family