Watery Wednesday: Wild Irish Seas

I have been a long-time lover of the sea, drawn back repeatedly by the lure of its blue-green depths and the endless cycles of its tides. And I am a lover of wind...from the softest of summer breezes to gales that wildly toss about everything they touch.

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Combine wind and sea, and you will find me, and my husband, transfixed with wonder.

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A trip home to Ireland in May of 2007 became especially memorable to me for the vibrant play of wind and water we encountered at every turn.

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As we drove the coastline, misty spring skies would grow broody and dark, and even if out of sight, waves could be heard crashing into shore with joyful abandon.

From the seas caves of Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, to the Cliffs of Moher in west Ireland and the Skellig Islands in the south, water races ceaselessly in to throw itself time and time again against the rugged Irish shoreline.  

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It is timeless magnificence to behold, and is but one of many reasons why this small island’s magic will always keep time with the rhythm of my life's blood… 

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I am linking this post to sweetnsaxy's Watery Wednesday meme...do check out her wonderful link for more watery pics...

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http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com/

Signs, Signs: Danger!

My mother always said there was not an ounce of sense in my entire body!

If you’ve read earlier posts, you might know that I sometimes act before I think.

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I was therefore dismayed at the Cliffs of Moher in the west of Ireland, to have choice snatched out of my hands, forcing me to be wise in spite of myself. I’d waited a long time to see these cliffs, eagerly anticipating going close to the edge and peering over, as I’d done with cliffs as a child.

My adventuresome spirit never stood

a chance!

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Sturdy slate barriers edged the walkways and multiple signs warned of danger at every turn.

I itched to climb over the barriers in spite of this sign.....

though I would never dream of disturbing a bird's nest!

And had I made it to the edge, I would have been very careful not to let this happen!

In the end, I let common sense prevail.

My mum would have been so proud of me....

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I'm linking this post to the wonderful meme, Signs, Signs, hosted by Lesley. To see more signs from around the world, check out the link below...

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http://signs2.blogspot.com/