Bored child.
Low funds.
What to do?
Pack a lunch and some strong boots.
This is the Clare Glens, not in Clare but on the Limerick/Tipperary border.
It gets it's name from the river Clare which runs through it.
It's less than half an hours drive away and has just the right amount of 'danger' to keep a kid happy and excited for a few hours.
(Oh, and Helena liked it too!)
(Of course I forgot to bring the camera, again, so these are from the phone. A bit over-exposed Kim?)
What a lovely place! And a fabulous place to wander about for the afternoon. Looks like you both enjoyed yourselves. xoxoxo
ReplyDeletePon; It was great. Nothing like nature to clear the cobwebs out of the brain! :¬)
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How utterly beautiful. The place is pretty stunning, too. ;) Are you aware of the interesting juxtaposition of your badass t-shirt and tattoo against such a sublime backdrop? Or am I the only freak who notices such things. You can be honest. :)
ReplyDeleteMilady; Luckily there weren't many people about to frighten, though the few we came upon did get out of our way! (My 'Bear Grylls' outfit was in the wash!) :¬)
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There's a certain beauty about the Emerald Isle that simply cannot be matched & even tho' the pics are a tad over-exposed, that beauty has been captured very nicely Map :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how a day or afternoon out like yours, that costs little or no money, can refresh the soul.
What a nice place, and all that water... It must be nice having all that so close to home.
ReplyDeleteOOOOh Fairy land! Can I come next time please?
ReplyDeleteJayne; As I said, just pics from the phone. We are going back soon and will be sure to take a camera!
ReplyDeleteWe've decided to try and find other places of interest & beauty in our area, sometimes fun can be right on your doorstep. :¬)
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Tempo; It's wonderful! Next time I might get the courage to jump in for a swim! :¬)
Pat; It would be our honour to have you as company. (You could bring some 20yr old gin for the picnic!) :¬)
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Ah, looks like you had a smashing day.
ReplyDeleteI regret never getting over to Ireland before I emigrated to Oz. I will get to visit at some point though, as my niece has moved there now.
Great pics!
That's really pretty. It's good to get back to the garden.
ReplyDeleteTell me about that tee-shirt you're wearing, please.
Any time spent wi the bairns is a braw time, I know how difficult it is to keep them amused.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Star Child; It's very much like Scotland here, so you'd feel at home. I must get back there soon, haven't been to Glesga in a while now, it's a good place to go 'radio rental'! :¬_
ReplyDeleteUB; 'I'm gonna camp out on the land,
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna get my soul free'!
As for the tee? I spend most of my time in teeshirts, and I get most of them in Penney's (cheap clothes for the masses!) usually at the end of seasons. This one caught my eye and was a bargain at 2 euros! (I get most of my clothes for 2 euros!) Do you KNOW how much beer costs here? :¬)
Sausage; I'm quite sure the youngest has an invisible rope tied to me! We do have a lot of adventures together though! :¬)
ReplyDeleteoh, what an incredibly beautiful day you must have had - and what a magnificent place to go - just breathtaking - reminds me of times spent in the rocky mountains here wading mountain streams and looking up to see wild mustangs having a drink upstream - although your place has a really mystical quality as opposed to rugged - in any event, thanks so much for sharing - i may have already mentioned that my paternal grandmother's family came to this country from county antrim - my grandfather's from scotland - and even though i've not yet been to my "homelands" my spirit has a sort of "homesickness" at the mention/sight of ireland and scotland - additional thanks for memories from the yesteryear of my ancestors! :)
ReplyDeleteOh and "Take a Hike" had such a different meaning for me today.
ReplyDeleteI like your version better. At least in my mind's eye it was cool, pretty and the sound of the water was comforting. Thanks for taking me along. Next time I'll try to remind you to bring the camera. :)
GYPSYWOMAN; you are right, mystical indeed are the glens! I also have a very strong affinity with Scotland, what with the surname Stewart and ancestors who hailed from there! (Not to mention some good pals!) Thank you for your comments, wonderful as ever. :¬)
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hope; You ARE getting it rough lately! Just remember that I'm here, drinking the beer you are too tired to even hold. That's how good a friend I am! (And us rockstars NEVER D&D!) :¬)
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i maybe even worse than you when it comes to the camera thing, on me kids birthday i pulled out the recorder and watched him open all his presents only to realize i forgot to hit record, if i leave the house i never have the damn thing.
ReplyDeleteKono; Must be our age? :¬)
ReplyDeleteWith most cameras, if you point the centre of the the image at the bit you want to expose for, and focus on, then press the button until you met resistance, but don't click it all the way. That will hold the settings. Then, keeping your finger where it is, move the camera until you have the composition you want, then click :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place :)
Kim; Thanks for the advice. (Those pics above were taken with my phone, all you get is point and click!) I'm gonna start taking the camera in my pocket at all times!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it's a wonderful place. Looks like ye had a grand time at Wickerman! :¬)
Good to know that you're getting some exercise after all those unhealthy late nights, carousing. Or maybe that's just the children! Looks lovely. Maybe we should all come over and you can give us the grand tour?
ReplyDeleteDid you have a cold one in your backpack ?
ReplyDeleteYou just find a place for them in the river and very refreshing when you are ready.
A beautiful country my friend.
I love the free days that nature provides
Nothing better than going for a walk with your kids and exploring the wilderness, great stuff.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget me all the way down here in the comment list!
ReplyDeleteI like the photo of the arched stone bridge: I wonder how old it is, and if trolls live under it at night.
Madame DF; Yes, I fear the 'children' have a better social life than the parents! But then, wasn't that always the way?
ReplyDeleteHave you never been to these shores?
Must indeed organise the Grand Tour! :¬)
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Clyde; No tinnies in the back pack, just water. Well I am trying to get fitter! :¬)
Ryan; Fáilte a chara. Yes it's great to get out in the wild and let the young ones run free for a while!
ReplyDelete(Had a quick gander at your 'Scotland' blog, I'll be back for more.) :¬)
Charlie; As if we would forget you!
ReplyDeleteThat bridge is near the entrance to one of the hiking trails, and indeed is very old. (I will do a bit of investigating.) I'm not sure if we have trolls in Ireland, maybe something smaller!
I hope you are feeling better with each day my friend. Love to Martha. (And Irish & Molly.) :¬)
UB; Did you happen to notice that Youngest is wearing her NYC tee shirt in pic #6?
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