Travel and Climbing

Are you thinking about a travel destinations, but just can't seem to make up your mind? Are you looking for a historical adventure, yet still want the close comfort of local restaurants?

Ireland has some of the most amazing landscapes and castle ruins I have ever seen in my life, perfect for any photographer.

(Oh Crap! This is starting to sound like a bad infomercial. Let me just get to it.)

One of my favorite activities ever since I was young has always been exploring old castles ruins....and climbing them! And Ireland has dozens and dozens of old castles scattered around the rural country side.

The castle shown here had four stories and a basement, the first two stories were accessible by stairs. However the third story was completely destroyed, leaving no path to reach the still in tacked fourth story. Now I am an experienced climber so going up was easy, and I was rewarded with a stunning view of the ocean on one side and a sheep pasture on the other.

Though climbing down was a different story entirely. I kid you not, climbing down was the scariest climb of my life. Every stone was wet and slippery, and if that is not bad enough half a dozen of them came loose. Straight out of the wall. Making a deadly trap for anyone who does not know what they are doing.

Worth it though, and I would recommend exploring the ruins of historical Ireland's castles for yourself. Though maybe not as I choose to do it.