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Cliffs of Moher & The Burren, Co. Clare
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400 ft cliffs falling into the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs
of Moher were made famous in in my mind by an Irish Tourism Board featuring
a Cranberries soundtrack. |
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A wonderful friend arranged for me to take a helicopter
ride over these famous rocks and more. |
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The helicopter pilot was either misinformed or pulling my
leg. He said Ireland was formed by volcanoes. I knew glaciers were at play
but, decided to leave the man in control of the stick alone. Upon return, a
colleague informed me that the Burren region is a large "karst" region
meaning made of soft limestone. This is a "blowhole" formed from years of
water erosion. |
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In the Burren, one can honestly feel ancient glacial ice
sliding down former mountains grinding them to mere slate rock hills. The
Burren is a protected area; every flower, every rock. |
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Some medieval rich-person had a lovely seaside castle. I'd
say western Ireland is "littered" with tower-castle remains if they weren't
so starkly beautiful. |
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Kinvara
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Dunghaire Castle in a quaint bay-side town, Kinvara. Only
about 30 minutes south of Galway City. |
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I really like Kinvara. It's tidal water heights vary by
like 15-20 ft. daily leaving boats keeled over in mud. |
