Hiding from the Heat

     Finally. A real heat wave. 
We have been waiting for one of those for the last 5 years. And for once it is really hot, soaring 30 degrees or so. When did that actually happened here in Ireland? I am sure no one can remember.
The best time to enjoy the outdoors right now is very early in the morning and since the sun is up and about at around 4.30 am you can imagine how early that could be. 
The other good time of the day is obviously in the evening. It is a different feeling from the early morning but it is very enjoyable, peaceful and after the hot temperatures during the day it feels wonderfully breezy, cool and so refreshing. 
For me the place to be on a day like that would be somewhere close to water. Here is another photo walk along the Owenriff river.

And finally, the best way to get around in summer:

Thanks for the visit!

Owenriff Walk

If you go down the Pier road in Oughterard, at some point on your left side there is a little bridge and a path. Do not hesitate and turn to the left, follow that path and go to the river. Enjoy the shimmering water moving slowly towards the lake. Enjoy the colourful boats tied up along the banks of the Owenriff river and simply let your worries go. Breathe in that fresh summer air and forget that town is just 10 minutes walk from where you stand. This is what I really love about Oughterard, in a few minutes you can be in the countryside and at the same time, you are practically in town. Enjoy the Owenriff walk.