I went for a five mile saunter the other day or even last week. It was a lovely calm day and a enjoyable Autumn walk. What a difference a weeks weather makes.
Up on the hills in between the two bays I took this photograph of Bantry Bay and Hungry Hill in the distance over on Beara peninsula.
The bay was still like a mill pond. It was like the lull before the storm. Who would think the bay is part of the Atlantic Ocean?
If only the weather could be like its been last week?
The snow arrived in sleet like flurries this morning. No doubt Ireland will get it's share this winter?
I hope it is not like 2010 when we got the heaviest snow fall for fifty years and we were snowed in for a fortnight.
It was good to have a walk on the hills. I didn't see a soul and I didn't even play any music on my mobile phone. I am fortunate to live where I can walk for miles on the Sheepshead Way. It's even better when you meet someone and have a chat. I suppose it's like blog writing. You enjoy talking to strangers who are friends you haven't yet met?
Ireland is such a beautiful country when it is not raining or windy.
It is very beautiful where you live, Dave. We share your bad weather but perhaps you get the worst before it moves on to us.
ReplyDeleteIt's like living in a oil painting JayCee. But like my grandmother use to say: "The view won't feed you". Storm Bert is forecast for Friday night. You live in a beautiful place. Thanks JayCee.
ReplyDeleteWe are due to receive Bert on Saturday. Can you please tire him out for us first?
DeleteHe won't need to stop for liquid refreshments. He's bringing them with him. Oh to hibernate or fly south and migrate to somewhere warm for the winter.
DeleteStunning photos, such a lovely day for a walk, we live along the coast, but not as beautiful as your view, locally we look at Portsmouth navel waterfront. Marlene, poppypatchwork.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marlene. Living on a hilly peninsula between two bays it's easy to get good views if you are prepared to walk up the hills. I can think of at least four blogs we follow that have seaside views.
ReplyDeleteI love walking by myself , prefer not to meet anyone. I can enjoy the scenery although it can be boring when I've walked the same route over and over. I also enjoy listening to podcasts about the paranormal. Irish elves and such. Your mountains are beautiful with their snow. I'd like to walk over your hills beside the bay
ReplyDeleteI have walked the same walks hundreds of times Linda. Sometimes I play music and sometimes I just think. After an hour I mentally relax and become observant of the scenery and the babbling stream and bird song.. Thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...now batten down the hatches!!
ReplyDeleteThanks GZ. At least it will be warmer.
DeleteI can imagine a southwesterly roaring up Bantry Bay !!
DeleteYes we have had many one of them. All us folk who built for the vie.😊
DeleteA while back, I used Google imagery to try to find out exactly where you live Dave but I failed miserably. The second photo tells me that you are not actually on the coast but a little way inland.
ReplyDeleteYes in the countryside next to the sea YP. Five minutes car ride to the nearest beach.
DeleteThat is quite some view - the green and the snow. Great photos and a worthwhile stroll to capture them.
ReplyDeleteI have that stroll hundreds of times TM. Nice on a nice day. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place to live. The air must be like wine on a clear day.
ReplyDeleteThe air must be like wine on a clear day. I like that. Nowhere nice nicer on a nice day. Nowhere worse on a bad day. Supposed to be 10mm tonight when Storm Bert arrives.
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