Peaceful sunrise on the Bog Road

I have mentioned The Bog road on many occasions and I have a lot of images from there, any season, any time of the day. You can find the little road on the way to the pier in Oughterard. A small turn to the right and here you go. It is a fair walk from other parts of town so it is always good to be prepared (in case of rain for example  ;))

I got on the bike the other day, the camera strapped around me and I took off for an early morning ride. I ended up on the Bog road and believe me it was a magical and fabulous experience. The sun was just rolling off the Lough Corrib and climbing up towards the sky. The trees were still stretching up, their leaves fresh and green with golden light speckled through. I was the only person anywhere around. The only disturbance in the whole area was created unfortunately by my presence - I startled a fox, which was peacefully trotting along the Pier road and had to suddenly bolt and run for cover.
The moment was fantastic.
It had that wonderfully peaceful summer feeling that makes everything better. Enjoy!

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Searching for a Good View

   From the manicured lawns of Ashford castle, I am off to the wild open spaces of Connemara in search of a good view.

   The bright blue sky is crawling with stormy grey clouds, dragging their shadows over the green hills. The sheep lazily stare at me. There is a little breeze, cooling the air, coming straight from the ocean - I can feel the saltiness and bitterness of the drying seaweed.

This is how a perfect summer day feels in Connemara. And of course, the best thing to do on a day like this is to get out there and walk the hills.

   If you take off walking from Oughterard, Co. Galway, in one hour you will be in Bunnagippaun. Don't ask me to pronounce it properly for you because I actually don't speak Irish, but this is my favourite place in the vicinity of Oughterard. The view from up here is magnificent and unforgettable any time of the year and in any weather. I come to this spot to enjoy the Connemara feeling and of course to take a few photos. 

         Have a look at some of them, freshly out of the camera.  

I am sure you wished you were right here!! 

CONNEMARA landscapes on the way to CONG

I just found a few forgotten images from a trip to Cong. 

Somewhere on the way we had a few random stops to 

admire the amazing surroundings and landscapes that 

inspire me so in Connemara. Enjoy the stunning view!!! 

  

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Looking towards the Lough Corrib

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Ashford Castle

     This is certainly one of the must see places in the North West of Ireland. It is actually a medieval castle, expanded and refurbished over the centuries and at the moment a Five Star Luxury Hotel. It is situated near Cong, on the Galway/Mayo border. Here is a link for Ashford Castle
You can get there, starting from Galway, on the N59, through Oughterard, Maam Cross, then Cong. But an even better way is to catch the ferry from Oughterard, (Corrib Cruises) which leave every day at noon during the summer.  More info on Corrib Cruises here

     Strolling through the grounds of the castle is very pleasant. There are little paths and lanes along the shores of the Lough Corrib with plenty of benches to sit and rest or even to have a picnic. 

I just hope you get a nice sunny day on your day out!!

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I found an interesting sign here!!

And of course, a lovely place to go for a snack

The last view of the castle. Until the next time

Let's go to the Beach

     I am sure that everyone who lives close to the ocean or the sea has their favourite secret beaches. I know, we have them too, they change over the years but that summer urge to dip into the cooling waters never eases up. Especially when the weather is so hot, all I think about is sinking in the invigorating waters of the ocean, that feeling of the chilling watery caress (don't forget, I am talking about the Galway bay after all), relaxing into it and letting go to drift staring up at the gorgeous blue sky.... Doesn't it sound perfect?
 So, I decided to share a few shots from my secret beaches, all in the Spiddal area.

     Probably you are wondering how did I find this gorgeous place? Very easy actually, it is a short drive from Galway, through the town of SpiddaL and then the Second Beach sign to the left. Enjoy.

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