Little sweetheart, before we headed back and almost got lost (!) we took this picture together out at the edge on the other side of the lighthouse. We also saw a stone circle on the way out there. I know I have a picture of it. I'll find and share it here...
Little sweetheart, that same day we took an epic hike to the end of the peninsula, I got us lost on the way back!! I stupidly thought instead of going directly back on the path we'd taken to get to the lighthouse that we should take another uncharted one on the other side... and we got waylaid!
The sun was beginning to set and I got super worried that we were going to get lost - without another soul around - out in the wilds! I ran ahead of you, still recovering from that foot you'd injured during Tir na nOg - looking back every now again until I saw a sign you could only see if you were going the opposite way (as I was). Thank gawd!
I ran back and rejoined you and we took the correct turn back to the car park entrance which had a little picnic spot. We breathed a sigh of relief and you sat on one of the tables, looking gorgeous against the sky and setting sun.
A beautiful day with a typical bit of Summer drama!
Love you forever!
Little sweetheart, one day we walked all the way out to end of the Sheep's Head Peninsula. It was a long and winding trail that eventually led to a little unmanned lighthouse atop a peak. There was a railing all the way around it and as we looked out at the ocean, we could see a little set of stone steps on the other side of the railing and a sign saying Do Not Cross.
Naturally, that is exactly what you wanted to do and so you carefully climbed over and perched right there. I joined you a moment later but first took this picture of you at the edge, looking back at me.
Love you forever!
Little sweetheart, one afternoon we walked over to Johnny's house. He was one of our favorite locals and had us in for a drink. You charmed him enormously - like everyone - and we all walked together back into town for a drink at Eileen's.
Johnny had just turned 69 that year and you promised him that we would come back for his 70th. In a world less cruel -indeed, in Heaven! - we always do that very thing.
With all my love forever.
Little sweetheart, Kilcrohane is at the edge of the Sheep's Head Peninsula and one day we took a super long hike all the way out. I'll post several of these photos over the next few days but this is one of my favs. Love you forever!
Little sweetheart, one of the things you most liked about Ireland was going on epically long walks! One of those first afternoons we discovered this little spot by Bantry Bay. It had these mysterious stone steps leading down to the water's edge - perfect for a small boat or a redheaded mermaid to alight!
Little sweetheart, this month is the anniversary of our trip together to Ireland! As long as this website keeps letting me, I'll upload a photo or two all week in remembrance!
You had wanted me to take you from the first time I told you of my travels there - to the little West Cork village of Kilcrohane. I'm so glad we got to do that!
This is us near the edge of Doneen Pier, a nice walk from where we had rented a house for the week with our London friends and fellow travelers, Kris & Joy.
Love you forever!
