Monday, February 1, 2010

Top of the Morning -

Giant's Causeway. This was a volcanic tube that cooled off and crystallized and now they are basalt columns.If you climb on top of them you can get a better view.
Yes I walked up this. I noticed neither children or middle aged people on the very steep trail (well, perhaps with one exception). There was possible a sheep or a goat or two.The view from the top was worth it.
Wimps - go ahead and take the tour bus back. :-)

15 comments:

Jenny said...

hooooo... that looks like a nice ol' walk.

How's your legs? :)

Anonymous said...

I am so jealous - wow, what a beautiful country. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Farmmom said...

Such beautiful views! I am so glad you are having a good time and thank you for sharing it with us!

Ed Foster said...

Sassenach rubbish! We all know Finn MacCool cut those steps.

Lyle said...

Its been a really long time since I was is Ireland, but your pictures reminded me of how blue the sky and sea was there. Absolutely beautiful!

Sven said...

"Clochán an Aifir"

Just north of the Bushmills...did you stop and have a "wee dram"?

Stunning photos, darlin'girl...just stunning!

<----is just a tad jealous!

Matt said...

Awesome. That last picture gave me vertigo!

Mudflapgypsy said...

You passed by my town on the way to the causeway then. Not much to see here...

Glad you enjoyed out most famous landmark. An Ulster fry should be on your agenda. Bigger and better than a full english breakfast!

LauraB said...

Oh, Ed! You made me do a spit take on that one!

I cannot believe you broke into the minibar, B. But it IS a vacation...

Thanks so much for the travelogue! LOVELY!!

On a Wing and a Whim said...

Thank you - I'd not seen a photo that gave the scale of the columns before.

Hope you are having and continue to have a wonderful trip!

Merlin8 said...

In black and white, it's the location of "Ryan's Daughter".

Clark Kent said...

I'm envious, and I haven't a drop of Irish blood in me! The photos are breathtaking.

Ed Foster said...

No comment, just envy. Thanks for sharing the pictures and memories.

WV is bogin. Don't do it, stay on the road:-)

Shannon said...

Love it!!!

Expat said...

Wow - beautiful photos - reminds me of the sea/cliffs view I grew up with in Cornwall. Sounds like you're having an amazing vacation.