Throughout the year, the Annabella Roundabout in Mallow is a turning point in the everyday lives of Cork locals. On towards Buttevant or Charleville, or perhaps off to Kanturk, Banteer, or Rathmore. A right turn from Cork will take you into Mallow and perhaps on to villages beyond, such as Rahan or Killavullen. Once a […]
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Every time the massive body of a humpback whale surfaces next to me, the feeling is indescribable. There is surprise, there is fear. I feel awe, exhilaration, and joy. Finally, after the moment has passed and the sea returns to its untroubled calm, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude. Combine these moments […]
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During our Norwegian adventure, the intimidating outline of Kvænangsfjellet, with its jagged nunataks towering over glacial couloirs, left me in awe every single time we passed beneath its looming presence. Again and again, I am reminded of the impossibility of truly sharing the experience of presence when the surrounding world is as dramatic, as rugged, […]
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Whale watching has become an industry in its own right. It makes sense to me. I feel it caters to a deeper need we all have to reconnect with the natural world. But why whales? Dolphins and whales have always held a special place in my heart. They epitomise the idea that intelligent beings, perhaps […]
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Finding the words is difficult. Every moment spent in the company of these magnificent animals holds its own special magic. Every moment immersed in the beauty of the Norwegian fjords is breathtaking. Deep into twilight, with a rising moon lighting snow-capped mountains, the orca keep us company as we make our way home at the […]
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