Fenit to Rossaveal, Co Galway Landmark Day 30 May 2023

 

1st landmark - Kerry Head
The first headland we came to after leaving Fenit at 08.00 this morning.

Our plan for today was to leave at 08.00 (we did) and travel north for 8 hours and arrive at Rossaveal at 16.00 (we did), passing a whole series of landmarks along the way.  The forecast was excellent - though the NNE breeze was a bit cool for much of the day, but by the time of our arrival it has become roasting.

2nd landmark- Loop Head with its set-back lighthouse (from this angle)

Along the way we were visited by another small group of Bottlenose Dolphins.  The stiff breeze we were motoring into along with water splashing over the bow of the boat meant that photography with one’s precious mobile phone, was tricky - as the results show:

Tails, fins and mirages of Bottlenose Dolphins

Next on the tour of landmarks was the Cliffs of Moher, with Hag’s Head at the south end.  We deviated from our set route to get closer, still about half a mile away, to enjoy the spectacle while we had lunch.  The Cliffs of Moher are in Co Clare (part of the Burren Geopark) about 14 km long and at their maximum reach 214m high, and they are vertical!  We’ve all seen them from on land, we all agree they are at their best from the sea (even if our photos don’t do them justice).

Hag’s Head with Cliffs of Moher off to the left (north)

Cliffs of Moher in all their glory

Off to the left (west) were the Aran Islands - landmark number 4 - fortunately with not a Banshee to be heard, nor a stray finger to be found.

4th landmark - the Aran Islands, this being Inisheer, the most easterly of them.

Next on the list was the Burren, a magical place for geologists and botanists (and anyone wanting a spouse).

5th landmark - The Burren - a little bit distant, but still quite distinctive.

For part of the day we were joined by the Worzal Gummidge and Earthy Mangold.  
They kept themselves to themselves, but were decorative.

Rossaveal marina

Today’s boat bird list is quite short with only 21 species on it.

Our route today:















































































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