Here we are tipping into Autumn, and I’m not through with photos and adventure from May yet.
I’m going to wrap up our tour of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, with my favourite photos of my favourite moments. That I was there, and saw such beauty, and had such a privileged glimpse into another world is almost dream like.
I’ll let the photos do most of the talking.
A whale watching trip, with Whale Watch West Cork
If I’d seen little more than a few fins I think I’d have been happy,
But we got so much more than that, we got
these views and the knowledge and experience of Nic Solcum
The pod of dolphins short-beaked common dolphins turned and tumbled in the wave from the bow, after a little while* Nic cut the engines and let them swim off, about their business. There was a little German girl on the boat, aged about five, she stood at the bow, and waved them goodbye. I’m pretty sure she will always remember the experience, I know I will.
*No idea how long, it was one of those experiences where time takes on a pace of its own.
Uphilldowndale 
What a treat.
What beautiful water. It’s the perfect setting for watching these marvelous creatures. Because of the number of rivers that flow into our bays and the Gulf of Mexico here, clear water is the exception, and it never reaches this degree of clarity. But we do have dolphins, and one of the great treats for kids is to ride one of the ferries and watch the dolphins leap and “surf” on the bow waves of the tankers moving through the ship channel.
This had to be such a wonderful experience — I’m glad you shared it.
Lovely post and pictures. Lucky you seeing these wonderful creatures. It certainly was a day to remember for you and that little girl. xx