Visit the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

“By the time we reached the grassy pasture at the top, Laura and I took a few minutes to merely sit in the near-silence, listen to the waves crash, and look into the distance at the rugged Cliffs of Moher. This was why we had taken the more adventurous route. The soft tread of our feet on the grass disturbed birds resting under the cliff face and every few minutes, a startled flock of gleaming white birds flew out from below us and fanned out across the blue ocean. Their frantic wings beat a rhythm that competed with the rushing waves slowly wearing at cliffs, together creating a beautiful soundtrack for our hike.”

“We reached the Cliffs of Moher around 11 a.m. It wasn’t the best day for an outdoor trip; it drizzled intermittently, but the cliffs delivered nonetheless. Stretching for 14 kilometers and rising more than 700 feet at their highest point near O’Brien’s Tower, the cliffs stood majestic, shrouded in mist and mystery. There is a paved trail that runs along the edge, with a safety barrier that, thankfully, doesn’t obstruct the jaw-dropping views. I walked the trail, occasionally dodging puddles thanks to the summer rain. The cliffs themselves seemed alive; craggy, wind-swept, and thunderous with waves crashing below.”