Day 1
Up early to make the Aer Lingus flight to Shannon.
A three hour coach drive through the stunning West of Ireland
and arrival at the Delphi centre in time for a warm Irish welcome exploring the
forest.
Day 2
A quick surfing lesson on the beach in the wind and rain! Lots of pupils managed to stand on their first attempt
and the sun came out to bless us. Then
it was off up into the hills for a three hour hike, which followed an old route taken by victims of the Great
Famine. Our guides were veritable founts of information, showing us old ruins,
and the unique flora and fauna of the area such as the bog myrtle and sphagnum
moss, topping it off with a couple of dead sheep which caught everyone's
attention!
Day 3
Everyone was excited for more surfing today. But as the
rain lashed the coach, faces started to fall. Again, we were blessed, the
clouds lifted revealing the mighty Croagh Patrick and the sun shone down on us.
Miss Ling declared the waves and water better than Cape Town. A quick bite now
before we hit the kayaks.
