DAY 1 SUNDAY: SLIEVE LEAGUE

FIRST DAY ON THE TRAIL!  We hiked Slieve League, "the highest and one of the finest marine sea cliffs in Europe."  For someone like me whose pre-trip get-in-shape training got as far as the good intentions stage, it was somewhat challenging, but hugely enjoyable.  The hike was about 8 miles with an elevation gain of 1275 feet, including some scrambling up rocks!  I was very grateful for the loan of walking poles from my pal Pat Northey.  Deirdre and I each used one and found it quite helpful.

Since actual Labrador Lucy could not accompany me, her stand-in is along for the trip.

It's a looooong way down!