A couple of weeks ago we went to visit the Aran Islands. We took the ferry to Inis Mor which is the largest of 3 islands. We had every intention of biking the 9 miles around the islands. We made it about 1/2 way. We rented tandem bikes which are a type of torture device visited upon unsuspecting parents. Did we mention that the island is one BIG hill. We didn't think it was possible to continuously bike uphill both ways. We wanted to bike to the ring fort. We made it to a lookout tower and a crumbling castle. Still, very cool and the view was amazing. We had a picnic lunch at the crumbling castle. Ian and Emma walked on the rocks while we waited for one of them to fall. We were terrified since Ian head butted the road the day before. Did we forget to mention that he was bit by 2 dogs the day before that? Well thankfully, they managed not to injure themselves.
We ended the day with vows to get in shape and I bought an Aran island sweater. You know those white knit ones that Ireland is famous for? Well they were originally from here. Mine is pink!!!(I don't look good in white!!!)
You can go to http://www.aranislands.ie/ and http://www.aransweatermarket.com/
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I always wanted to go to the Aran islands! How lucky you are. They just look sumptuous. Then again, when I see them I think of the opening credits of "Waking Ned Devine" and the song, "Fisherman's Blues" by the Waterboys, that plays. It's all very Gaelic, don'tcha know?
-- Mr. M
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