There and Back Again

Pondering: It hurts to find out that what you wanted doesn’t match what you dreamed it would be. (Randy K. Milholland)

We said goodbye to Killarney this morning and my heart is sad. It was a magnificent town; very charming and memorable. The Ring of Kerry trip was worth all the cost and the driving around in a bus. Definitely something to do if one is ever in this part of the world.

At 7 a.m., we were picked up at our B&B and driven to Limerick where we joined another tour headed for the Cliffs of Moher. Our guide from day one, Marie was once again our tour guide. The problem with having the same guide is that you hear the same jokes. Oh well, being a tour guide can’t be easy.

Our first stop was Bunratty Castle which was, honestly, forgettable. After yesterday’s breathtaking views of the Dingle Bay and the mountains, peaks and oceans of Co. Kerry, the four towers of the castle just didn’t have half the charm. After Bunratty, we drove around again and stopped at Doolin for lunch where I had a very good Irish Beef Stew with Guinness. Oh yeah, it was hearty!

We left Doolin for our next stop which is truly a magnificent sight to see. The Cliffs of Moher is just simply spectacular! I felt invisible up there, weightless and free. The mighty wind embraced me and the fresh ocean water mist kissed me hello. It was exhilarating to be that high and I almost felt I could fly all the way across the Atlantic Ocean and to the horizon. I have lived a moment that will forever be a memory that will make me smile when I ever feel down and out.

I am now thinking that I when I pass on to the otherworld (Grey Heavens, I think Tolkien called it), I would want my ashes to be thrown from this cliff. That way my soul will always be as happy as I was this day…