Milo and Me : My knight in shining armour...

Wednesday, 1 June 2016

My knight in shining armour...

Having left Galway and feeling so guilty for not spending 24/7 with Milo I think I've over compensated him. He's now exhausted as I've had him swimming like an otter and running like a whippet for the last few days. We spent the first night quite close to Galway in Spiddal Mobile Home Park, a lovely quiet location off the beaten track. I even got a random marriage proposal followed by a copy of The Farmers Journal to peruse.

Next day we headed off towards Lettermore Island, the road was so scenic, crossing numerous stone built bridges connecting each island. I drove until the road ended, literally and then back. Heading back I stopped at an isolated house by a lake and went to knock on the door. It seemed nobody was home although all the windows were open as were the doors. After shouting a few hellos a lady appeared from some field at the back, ever so friendly. I asked if it was ok to park up and she said that was absolutely fine. It was such a gorgeous spot, the lake practically lapping the wheels of the Beast. Milo swam loads, on occasion joined by a swan.

Today we headed towards Carna looking for a beach. I somehow ended up on Mweenish Island which is the best mistake I've made recently. The beach I found, down the smallest single track lane, is breathtaking. It's like a little tropical paradise. White sandy beach, clear blue water, rocky little coves and practically just Milo and Me. I made up a small picnic and spent all day there. At one point my dream nearly came true... I was sitting on a rock looking across the bay and a man on a horse came galloping across the beach towards me... Alas he was accompanied by about six more riders he was taking on a trek across the beach. He did stop and told me I was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen on this beach. Milo just barked ferociously whilst his pupils looked on bemused...

Poulwirren near Lettermore Island...