Two Canadian girls on a trip not knowing a single word of Gaelic. Reading these street names, we don’t even know whether it means North, South, East or West.
We kept on walking on the island that is thick with thistles looking for an adventure of a lifetime checking out the stone age beehives. Have you ever felt what a thistle can do to your skin even though you are fully clothed? Not a good feeling.
Nope, it’s not the insect bee that lives in these hives. These were once a real house. Now herds of sheep use this to shield them from the elements of mighty winds and precipitation.
We are now totally lost between the walls and walls of stones that we have to climb over to see where we came from. The sign post is no longer in sight. I wonder how we manage to get out of this place alive when we came face to face with a bull.
We lived to tell the story.
I’m from Ireland and really love reading about it from other people’s perspectives! You’ve taken some really beautiful photos – and don’t worry many Irish people also struggle to read the signs! 🙂
Hi, it is lovely to see your photos and tale of exploring Ireland. I lived in West Cork for a few years. It was the happiest period of my life. I live in France now, and occasionally come across beehive shepherd shelters here too.
France is as beautiful as Ireland. We explored so much the landscape of Ireland. Thank you, Veronica, for sharing your thoughts of Ireland. Perpetua
Great photos and story!
Thank you.
Is this for real? Did you really come face to face with a bull?
Oh, yes.🙀
Wow!
🙂 looking forward to part 2 of your story.
Following you now 🙂
Are you from Ireland?
🙂 No, but I will be traveling there soon 😉
When you are in Vancouver, let’s meet for coffee.
The construction of the home on the hill, To have built something to withstand rain and storms with bare hands, Always impressive 🙂
It is, Andy. I must say those stones were fitted together without any cement and inside is dug out where you can actually stand and cook, etc.
The old saying, They don’t make them like they used to 🙂
Ain’t that the truth! Hey, time to go ice skating at Trout Lake or take photos, anyway. It’s beautiful out there ❤
Indeed! I hear there’s snow coming again, Maybe Deer lake will freeze completely this time 🙂
For your sake, I sure hope so. 🙂
LOL Will try to get there somehow if it does get cold again, My Yaris isn’t very good with driving down hills 😀
Hike Down! I did on Christmas. Part of the lake is already frozen. It’s beautiful out there.
mmmm oki! let’s hope for sunny tomorrow and I’ll head out for a few shots 🙂
That’s my man!