This morning I had to thaw my frozen weight belt off the bench, knock the icicle stalactites off my buoyancy harness and de-ice the car before heading off for today’s dive on Lemontounagher Rock (Lomán tSamhnach), near Puffin Island, Co Kerry. Despite the cold, the sea was calm, the surface conditions perfect for diving – […]
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Two years ago Jennifer and I packed our suitcases, jumped on a plane, and left our Adelaide home to start a new life in Ireland. Thus fulfilling Jennifer’s long-time wish to return to the country of her birth and be with her siblings again. The premise was simple. Let’s give it a go for two […]
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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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