The Irish Green

My favourite time of the year!! 

Actually I say that with every season, but I do love the warmth of summer and of course the fantastic green colours of Ireland.

Believe me, the Irish green is not a joke!!

 

I think no matter where you go at this time of the year the green is just so lush and fabulous!!
Wish you were here yet? 

The Waterfall Walk, Oughterard

I've been to this place so many times that I literally can not count them.

Lately I started coming back from work with a bus and I ask the driver to drop me off right at the entrance to The Waterfall Walk.

After the long hard day at work, the moment I step between the stone walls of the entrance, like a miracle, I feel transformed,  I feel better straight away. The green surrounds me, the gloom between the ancient trees embraces me, I relax and all my tiredness and worries slip away into the void... Wonderful...Wish you could do that too...

Here, walk the Waterfall Walk with me 

 

Hope you enjoyed your walk with me!

Oughterard in July

I have to admit that this year the weather is rather good compared to the last 5-6 years. 

This very fact, I noticed, certainly attracts far more tourists than usual. This is vital for Connemara since most of the local businesses rely on the summer trade to survive. Hopefully this year will be good for everyone!!!

So I grabbed my camera last week or so and walked around town to take a few snaps.

Here is what I found. Enjoy. Oughterard in July - green, lush and colourful. 

I started out on Cregg Road and admired the green.

I arrived in town at the petrol station and went down the Main road

This window changes decoration regularly. Here you can find how it looked last year

I love that sign, I think it is so colourful.

This is the newly opened cafe and restaurant in town

This is where you can get all your fishing equipment 

From here we go on Station road

Book a room at the hostel and have a few fishing lessons as well

And we finish with these lovely pink hydrangeas I found at the car park 

Thanks for staying with me. See you soon