the turquoise trail

{Saturday, October 11th} Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge We got up at 7:30a again this morning to get ready for the day. We had yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast at the hostel, before continuing along the Causeway Coastal Route.  Our first stop was at the Carrick-a-Rede Ripe bridge. It didn't open until 9:30a, so we waited for about 20 minutes before we were able to go in. Once we got our tickets, it was a 1km walk to the bridge. It was the first time we paid full price for tickets! We walked along the cliffs edge over to the entry of the rope bridge. It's quite high, and the rope bridge sways and jumps as you cross it, high above the sea.  Once we crossed, there was a small island we could walk around.   Carnlough From there, we continued following the coastal route around the north-east corner of Northern Ireland. We passed through several small villages, and for most of the time we were driving right on the coast.  We stopped in Carnlough for...

Since all Canadians know that summer isn't complete without a cottage getaway, I decided I would write a quick post about my favourite cottage destination ever.. Just north of Muskoka, Pointe au Baril is located amongst the 30000 islands on Georgian Bay, Ontario.  If you're unaccustomed to this Canadian summer tradition, I have compiled a checklist for you.. .. a boat ride out to the bay to watch the sunset: .. sleeping in, and waking up with a view like this: ..starting the day off with a hot cup of tea/coffee & reading on a deck like this: ..in general, taking in views like this: .. Muskoka chairs are a must; no experience is complete without them.  Also, a running jump off of a dock like this: .. those Georgian Bay sunsets, though.. just take it all in, possibly in the company of a good campfire, or dockside yoga: Other items of notable attraction.. .. Hole in the Wall - a short boat ride from Pointe au Baril, this is a narrow channel t...