Killarney Day 5: "That's the wrong baby..."
Today has
basically been a chill day for us here. Besides the morning, we have been in
the hotel room preparing homework and assignments for the next week. It got
quite windy as the day went on, so it was good that we chose to take the bikes
out earlier than later. The rain is going to begin tomorrow, so I was happy to
go out and get some more awesome pictures before the week of bad weather!
Our bikes were
due at noon, so we decided to go out around 10AM and ride back toward Muckross
Abbey. Diana had found a cave yesterday, though, and she wanted to take me to
that first. It was in a great little alcove of lake, the water just high enough
to skim the low rocks where we sat for a short while. There was a little ledge
that protected us from the strengthening wind, which was much appreciated. The
sun shone down and the lake sparkled as its surface danced in the breeze. It
was a welcome picturesque moment to calm down after our bike ride.
After that quick
detour, we biked the short distance back up to the abbey. We stopped a few
times on the way there, just to investigate fallen trees, dirt paths, and cliff
faces. The sun made everything look great for a photo, so these stops were
always a great adventure. Once we arrived, I just wandered around like I did
yesterday and got some photos in the midmorning sunshine. We were basically
alone on the grounds, which was equally creepy and awesome. After our
exploration ended, we sat on some rocks, had a snack, and said goodbye to the
abbey for good before riding all the way back to the Rent-a-Bike shop. Our
bikes safely deposited, we walked back to the hotel and took a much-needed rest
after two days of some great activity. Short and sweet day, but we enjoyed the
last of the sunshine. Even though it will rain for the next few days, I can’t
wait to continue our explorations of Killarney National Park! It is truly a
breathtaking place. We’re set to climb Torc mountain on Monday, so be sure to
check back then for some photos at altitude!
♥
photo credit Diana Cleveland
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