It is difficult to predict, even during the summer, whether we will get sunny days or not. As a result it is important to be able to just get up and go on the days that the sun shines brightly or else be prepared to take whatever weather comes along and make the most of that.
Yesterday, 6 August turned out to be a very pleasant day for us. We have a young French student staying with us at present and we decided to go to Mizen Head with him. It was dull and wet in Cork city but we decided that we would go to Mizen in any case. To keep our optimistic side out we decided that we would take a picnic with us.
It worked out brilliantly. Once we were 20 miles west of Cork city the sun broke through the clouds and for the rest of the day we had gorgeous weather. Mizen Head is the most southerly point in Ireland and as a result is on the tip of a remote peninsula. The journey there was really pleasant and Mizen proved to be a real winner. A new pedestrain bridge that links the head with the causeway had been opened the previous day and brilliant new walkways and viewing points had been constructed.
There was a fantastic blow of fresh wind in from the Atlantic and there was beautiful bright sunshine to show the land and sea off at their very best. It was also fascinating to observe the patterns of light and shade created by the reflections of the clouds on the seawater below. West Cork has a beautiful rugged landscape and the fabulous purples and reds of the wild heather combined with the brilliant oranges and greens of the Mont Bretia flowers along the hedgerows showed it off to its very best.
It was a real treat for all the senses, sight, sound, smell, touch. It would really recharge your batteries to experience such a beautiful day in such a fabulous location
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